1 / 11
Each year, the Institute for Economics and Peace publishes the Global Peace Index. This unique report assesses how safe or dangerous countries are using 23 indicators, such as political terror, deaths from internal conflicts, and homicide rates.
Russia
Russia is ranked as the most dangerous due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and heavy militarization.
Ukraine
3 / 11
Ukraine is ranked 2nd as the ongoing war continues to affect daily life and damage infrastructure.
Sudan
4 / 11
Sudan ranks 3rd due to internal conflict and a major humanitarian crisis in areas like Darfur.
DR Congo
5 / 11
The Democratic Republic of Congo is ranked 4th, with continued violence and the presence of armed groups, especially in the eastern region.
Yemen
6 / 11
Yemen is at 5th position due to a long-running war, severe hunger crisis, and instability.
Afghanistan
7 / 11
Afghanistan is ranked 6th, facing ongoing instability, weak governance, and economic challenges.
Syria
8 / 11
Syria stands at 7th place after years of civil war and large-scale displacement of people.
South Sudan
9 / 11
South Sudan is ranked 8th, with a fragile peace situation and continued internal conflicts.
Israel
10 / 11
Within the country, daily safety has worsened, with increasing casualties, frequent security alerts, and a growing sense of insecurity among people in their everyday lives.
Mali
11 / 11
Mali is ranked 10th due to extremist attacks and ongoing political instability.