The Most Peaceful Countries in the World (2026)

GPI score 1.095 — Stunning volcanic landscapes. Extremely expensive. Northern lights.

GPI score 1.26 — Friendly, English-speaking. Excellent pubs and stunning coastline.

GPI score 1.282 — Stunning nature. Natural hazards from earthquakes and weather. Incredibly welcoming.

GPI score 1.294 — Stunning Alpine scenery. Vienna consistently ranked most livable city. Excellent skiing.

GPI score 1.294 — Clean and expensive with incredible scenery. Efficient transport. Multilingual.

GPI score 1.357 — Extremely low crime. Excellent infrastructure. Strict laws – follow them.

GPI score 1.371 — Very friendly locals. Affordable and beautiful. Petty crime rare.

GPI score 1.393 — Hygge culture. Copenhagen is bike-friendly and beautiful. Expensive.

GPI score 1.409 — Beautiful Alpine country. Lake Bled is stunning. Affordable by European standards. Great outdoors.

GPI score 1.42 — Saunas, lakes, and northern lights. Cold winters. Happiest country consistently.

GPI score 1.435 — Affordable. Prague is a major tourist destination. Pickpocketing is the only significant risk.

GPI score 1.44 — Very low crime. Natural disaster preparedness is world-class. Respectful of visitors.

GPI score 1.469 — Low crime and good infrastructure. Multicultural and welcoming. Petty crime is the main concern.

GPI score 1.491 — Liberal country. Bike theft is Amsterdam's main crime. Excellent infrastructure and English widely spoken.

GPI score 1.491 — World-class nature. Friendly people. Cold winters in most of the country.

GPI score 1.492 — Excellent food and beer. Brussels has some petty crime. Bilingual country.

GPI score 1.5 — Budapest is excellent value. Thermal baths world-famous. Petty crime typical for major European city.

GPI score 1.505 — Low crime. Natural hazards (wildlife, sun, ocean) are the main risks. World-class quality of life.

GPI score 1.519 — Stunning coastline. Tourism well-developed. Dubrovnik can be crowded.

GPI score 1.53 — Excellent rule of law. Outstanding infrastructure. Cash-heavy society despite modern economy.

GPI score 1.536 — Happiness-focused country. Mandatory daily tourist fee ($100/day). Unique culture. Pristine nature.

GPI score 1.558 — Baltic state. Riga's art nouveau architecture beautiful. Affordable. Good nightlife.

GPI score 1.558 — Affordable. Vilnius old town is UNESCO-listed. Hill of Crosses unique. Baltic charm.

GPI score 1.559 — Digital pioneer. Tallinn's medieval old town stunning. Efficient Baltic gem.

GPI score 1.578 — Pickpocketing in Barcelona is the main concern. Excellent food, culture, and nightlife.