Global Peace Index rankings
| Country | 2016 rank | 2016 score |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1 | 1.192 |
| Denmark | 2 | 1.246 |
| Austria | 3 | 1.278 |
| New Zealand | 4 | 1.287 |
India has been ranked 141 on the 2016 Global Peace Index, falling behind countries like Burundi, and Serbia on the 163-country list. Prepared by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), the list names Syria as the least peaceful country. Iceland was named the world’s most peaceful country.
About Global Peace Index
The Institute for Economics and Peace produces the Global Peace Index. The Global Peace Index (GPI) is an attempt to measure the relative position of nations’ and regions’ peacefulness.