The 10 most peaceful countries in the world, ranked

International conflict is pushing some Americans to consider relocating abroad.Associated PressAmid global and domestic tensions, some Americans are looking to move abroad.For summer travelers, current tensions also might put pressure on travel plans.These 10 countries are ranked as the most peaceful by the Global Peace Index.Amid international conflicts and domestic tensions, the US might not feel like the safest place to live right now.That's not totally off base: The US is ranked the 128th most peaceful country in the world — behind nations including South Africa, Zimbabwe, and India — by the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI), which considers factors like societal safety and security, ongoing conflicts, and country militarization.Some Americans have even considered moving overseas, due to factors including crime rates, work-life balance, cost of living, and parenting values. A Gallup poll released in October 2024 showed that 21% of polled Americans expressed a desire to move abroad, up from 17% in 2023 and 10% in 2011. However, Gallup also found the US was the most desired destination for citizens from other countries to move to.In recent days, international peace has gained new importance for those looking to travel or move abroad. After the US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, the National Terrorism Advisory System issued a bulletin warning of a "heightened threat environment in the United States." While a ceasefire between Israel and Iran has been declared, it remains to be seen if it will hold.Here are the 10 most peaceful countries in the world, according to the 2025 Global Peace Index.10. FinlandFinland has consistently been ranked as the happiest country in the world.Getty ImagesFinland was ranked as the third most peaceful country on the societal safety and security domain of the GPI, which looks at homicide rates, political terror, and violent demonstrations, and perceptions of criminality.As well as being one of the 10 most peaceful places in the world, the country has also consistently been ranked as the happiest country in the world, attracting expats looking for a higher quality of life.9. SloveniaSlovenia ranked as the sixth most peaceful country based on militarization.TTstudio/ShutterstockSlovenia, first lady Melania Trump's home country, ranked as the sixth most peaceful country based on the GPI militarization domain, which looks at factors like military expenditure and weapons exports.The country is often categorized as a hidden gem in Europe for travelers, thanks to its beautiful landscapes.8. DenmarkDenmark has been ranked at the top of quality of life rankings.Stefano Guidi / ContributorDenmark is ranked as the world's sixth most peaceful country based on the GPI societal safety and security domain. However, the country did see a relative deterioration in its militarization ranking as it increased its military spending, where it falls near nations like Libya and Trinidad and Tobago.It has been ranked as the country with the best quality of life in the world, which looks at factors like cost of living, job markets, and quality of healthcare.7. PortugalPortugal has emerged as a popular destination for Americans looking to relocate.VW Pics/Getty ImagesFor Americans looking to move abroad, Portugal has emerged as a recent favorite. A survey of over 116,000 Americans who were interested in moving abroad in 2024 showed the country as the most requested destination, according to Expatsi, a website with resources for Americans looking to relocate.The country was ranked the second most peaceful in the world based on the GPI militarization domain.6. SingaporeSingapore's economy, although costly, is one of the biggest draws to the country.Calvin Chan Wai Meng/Getty ImagesSingapore, which was ranked as the second-safest country in the Asia-Pacific region on the GPI ranking, is another popular destination for American expats, including those looking for entrepreneur economies like that of Silicon Valley.The country was ranked in the top five in the societal safety and security and ongoing conflicts domains of the GPI.5. SwitzerlandSwitzerland houses Geneva, which has been known as the "Peace Capital" for years.@DidierMarti /Getty ImagesHousing Geneva, the global "Peace Capital," Switzerland ranked in the top 10 most peaceful cities in the ongoing conflicts and societal safety and security GPI domains.Quality of life has been one of the factors driving expats to move there in recent years.4. AustriaVienna has been ranked as the most livable city and one of the best destinations for expats.Giannis Alexopoulos/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAustria has stayed in the top most peaceful countries since the GPI began measuring global peace in 2008.Vienna, Austria's capital, has been ranked as the world's most livable city and one of the best destinations for expats to move.3. New ZealandNew Zealand was ranked the most peaceful country in the Asia-Pacific region and third overall.Matteo Colombo/GettyNew Zealand ranked as the most peaceful country in the Asia-Pacific region, and received the top ranking in the ongoing conflicts domain.New Zealand transplants have cited its family-friendly towns, natural beauty, and outdoor activities as some of the reasons they love the country.2. IrelandIreland was ranked as the world's second-safest country.matthibcn/ Getty ImagesIreland ranked within the top five countries in the militarization domain, and the second most peaceful country overall.Ireland, known for its stunning landscapes and cultural heritage, has also been a common destination for Americans looking to move.1. IcelandIceland was ranked as the world's safest country across all domains and safest overall.Marco Bottigelli/Getty ImagesIceland, which ranked first across all three domains of the GPI ranking, is the world's safest country despite also being one of the most expensive.For Americans looking to relocate overseas, the country offers the highest level of safety based on global peace, along with breathtaking landscapes.Read the original article on Business Insider

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