India Drops to 127th in Global Peace Index 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Released by | Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) |
| India's Rank (2026) | 127th (Declined from 115th in 2025) |
| Top Ranked Country | Iceland (Most peaceful for 18th consecutive year) |
| Global Coverage | Ranks 163 countries on safety, conflicts, and militarisation |
| Top 10 Peaceful Countries | Iceland, New Zealand, Switzerland, Slovenia, Ireland, Austria, Portugal, Singapore, Finland, Japan |
| Most Improved | Poland (↑ 9.1%, moved to 22nd rank) |
| Least Peaceful Country | Russia (Bottom-ranked) |
| South Asia Rankings | Bhutan (16th), Sri Lanka (67th), Nepal (111th), Bangladesh (117th), India (127th), Pakistan (152nd), Afghanistan (157th) |
| Key Trend | Decline in global peace due to armed conflicts, geopolitical tensions, and militarisation |