Top 5 Safest Countries to Visit in 2026, According to the Global Peace Index

Kazi Nasir | Nov 25, 2025, 18:34 IST

Travelers are Explorer

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Exploring new destinations is thrilling, but safety often becomes the top priority for travellers. Based on the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025, this article highlights the top five safest countries in the world Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, Austria and Singapore. Each destination stands out for its low crime rates, political stability, strong public trust, efficient governance, and high-quality infrastructure.

Wondering at an inexperienced, unseen land sounds like a dream. But while making a travel plan, security becomes a key thing of concern. According to the Global Peace Index (GPI) of 2025, below five countries topped the rank among the safest countries. This article tried to provide a glimpse of the world's safest countries.

1. Iceland

Iceland - The Safest Country

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This country topped the GPI rank in terms of safty. Iceland is known for its low crime rate and strong social trust. Apart from that, the country is filled with breathtaking natural landscapes such as glaciers and geysers. People feel safe while walking through cities like Reykjavik even at night.

2. Ireland

Ireland ranked second in 2025's GPI ranking. People of this land successfully maintained stable democratic institutions due to low internal conflicts. This country has strong community networks. The country is filled with charming towns and historic castles. Locals are very friendly here.

3. New Zealand

River Meeting The Mountains

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This country comes under the top tier and fourth safest cities according to the GPI ranking. The reason behind its uniquely safe advantages are its very rural and remote areas but still strong public services.

4. Austria

Austria consistently ranks among the safest country according to the GPI position. This country has efficient infrastructure, good healthcare and a low crime rate. Cities like Vienna are widely known for architecture and music.

5. Singapore

Cities With Modern Art

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According to GPI's ranking this is a safest country in Asia. One of the reasons for its safety is its very strict law enforcement policies. The crime rate is really low here and governance is highly efficient here. Food lovers can enjoy here world-class food, city life is gleaming, public transports are clean and people are living here from a multicultural background.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the most peaceful country in 2025?
Ans: Iceland

Q2. What rank is India in Safety?
Ans: India ranks 67th out of 146 countries in the mid-2025 Numbeo Safety Index.

Q3. Which country is safest for girls?
Ans: Iceland is widely considered the safest country for girls

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Kazi Nasir