The most peaceful country in the world in 2023 is Iceland, which has held this position since 2008. Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, and Austria round out the top five most peaceful countries. The least peaceful country in the world in 2023 is Afghanistan, which has held this position for the eighth consecutive year. Yemen, Syria, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are the other four least peaceful countries. Top 10 Most Peaceful countriesIcelandDenmarkIrelandNew ZealandAustriaSingaporePortugalSloveniaJapanSwitzerlandTop 10 Least Peaceful countriesAfghanistan (last)YemenSyriaSouth SudanDemocratic Republic of the CongoRussiaUkraineSomaliaSudanIraqThe 2023 GPI finds that the world became less peaceful for the 13th time in the last 15 years, with the average level of country peacefulness deteriorating by 0.42 per cent over the past year.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 08, 2023 13:09 UTC