Singapore Named Asia’s Safest Country in 2025 GPI

In the latest Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025, Singapore has been ranked the safest country in Asia, securing the 6th position globally. Released by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), the 19th edition of the index assessed 163 countries on parameters such as safety, conflict, and militarisation. Despite slipping one spot from 2024, Singapore’s overall peace score improved, reflecting its continued commitment to maintaining social stability and public safety.

Global Peace Index 2025: Overview

The Global Peace Index is a leading measure of global peace and security, based on 23 indicators across categories like,

• Societal safety and security
• Ongoing domestic and international conflict
• Degree of militarisation
• These indicators are weighted and combined to generate a score—lower scores signify higher peace levels.

In 2025

• Singapore scored 1.357, improving from 1.339 in 2024
• Iceland retained its position as the world’s most peaceful country with a score of 1.095
• India remained at 115th position, with no score change at 2.229

Asia’s 10 Most Peaceful Countries in 2025

Singapore led the region, followed by Japan, Malaysia, and Bhutan. Here are the top 10 peaceful countries in Asia according to GPI 2025.

1. Singapore – 1.357
2. Japan – 1.440
3. Malaysia – 1.469
4. Bhutan – 1.536
5. Mongolia – 1.719
6. Vietnam – 1.721
7. Taiwan – 1.730
8. South Korea – 1.736
9. Timor-Leste – 1.758
10. Laos – 1.783

These rankings reflect regional stability, low crime rates, and effective governance in these countries.

Top 10 Most Peaceful Countries Globally

Globally, Europe continues to dominate the peace rankings. The top 10 countries in the world for 2025 are,

1. Iceland – 1.095
2. Ireland – 1.260
3. New Zealand – 1.282
4. Austria – 1.294
5. Switzerland – 1.294
6. Singapore – 1.357
7. Portugal – 1.371
8. Denmark – 1.393
9. Slovenia – 1.409
10. Finland – 1.420

These nations score highly for low levels of violence, stable political environments, and minimal militarisation.

India’s Position in the Index

India was ranked 115th out of 163 countries in the 2025 index, with a score of 2.229, unchanged from 2024. Factors influencing this rank include,

• Ongoing internal security challenges
• Border tensions
• Urban safety concerns
• Varying levels of law enforcement effectiveness

Despite economic growth and rising global influence, India continues to face security and governance challenges that impact its peace ranking.