Top-5 Safest Countries in the World – 2025 (Based on GPI)
- The Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025 ranks countries based on safety indicators like crime rates, political stability, absence of conflict, and quality of life.
- A lower GPI score indicates higher safety.
Here are the top-5 safest countries in the world in 2025:
Iceland
- GPI Score: 1.095
- Safest country since 2008
- No standing army, negligible violent crime
- High life expectancy, clean environment, and strong public services
Ireland
- GPI Score: 1.260
- Peaceful society with low crime
- Strong healthcare system with 25 billion euros allocated in 2025
- High standard of living
New Zealand
- GPI Score: 1.282
- Most peaceful in Asia-Pacific region
- Low violence, strict safety laws, and friendly citizens
- Popular destination for tourists and families
Austria
- GPI Score: 1.294
- Politically stable with minimal conflict
- Slight drop in ranking due to increased national expenditure in 2025
- Still offers a safe and calm lifestyle
Switzerland
- GPI Score: 1.294
- Known for neutrality, clean cities, and excellent public infrastructure
- Moved up from 6th in 2024 to 5th in 2025
- Focused on citizen safety and public order