Singapore — Singapore has once again proven its reputation as one of the world’s safest nations, ranking first in Asia and sixth globally in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace. The index, now in its 19th edition, evaluates 163 countries based on safety, ongoing conflict, and militarisation.
Although Singapore slipped one spot from fifth place in 2024, it achieved an improved overall score of 1.357, up from 1.339 the previous year. This solidifies its status as a regional leader in peace and stability — a position driven by its low crime rate, political stability, and robust law enforcement.
Globally, Iceland continues to hold the top position as the world’s most peaceful nation, followed by Ireland and New Zealand. Meanwhile, India remains far behind in the rankings at 115th, with a score of 2.229, showing no change from the previous year.
The 2025 index also reveals broader regional trends in Asia, where several countries continue to demonstrate strong governance, internal stability, and effective conflict management. Japan ranked second in Asia with a score of 1.440, followed by Malaysia (1.469), Bhutan (1.536), and Mongolia (1.719) in the top five. Vietnam, Taiwan, South Korea, Timor-Leste, and Laos round out the regional top 10.
The Global Peace Index is widely regarded as a key benchmark for assessing the relative peace and safety levels of nations. It considers indicators such as internal security, political stability, homicide rates, levels of militarisation, and the extent of domestic and international conflict.
Singapore’s consistently high ranking underscores the city-state’s long-standing emphasis on rule of law, efficient governance, and public trust in institutions — factors that have become central to its identity and international standing. It also reflects the success of proactive policies on crime prevention, social cohesion, and counterterrorism that continue to keep the nation among the world’s safest places to live and work.
Here are the Top 10 most peaceful countries in Asia in 2025:
- Singapore – 1.357
- Japan – 1.440
- Malaysia – 1.469
- Bhutan – 1.536
- Mongolia – 1.719
- Vietnam – 1.721
- Taiwan – 1.730
- South Korea – 1.736
- Timor-Leste – 1.758
- Laos – 1.783
As regional security landscapes continue to evolve, Singapore’s performance stands as a model for balancing safety, social harmony, and global engagement — and a reminder that peace remains both a strategic priority and a source of competitive strength in Asia.
