Country Records Lowest Ranking Since 2017
Pakistan has fallen to 152nd place in the Global Peace Index 2026, showing a major decline in peace and stability.
The country ranked 146th last year. This means Pakistan has dropped six places in the latest global ranking.
The report was published by the Institute for Economics and Peace. It assessed 163 countries through 23 quantitative and qualitative indicators.
These indicators measure peace, safety, conflict, militarisation and internal stability.
According to the report, Pakistan’s overall score worsened by 5.5 percent. This marks the country’s lowest position in the index since 2017.
The decline reflects continued security challenges and growing pressure on Pakistan’s peace environment.
Ongoing Conflict Category Shows Sharp Decline
The report stated that Pakistan improved in nine indicators. It declined in eight indicators, while six indicators showed no change.
The biggest deterioration was recorded in the “Ongoing Conflict” category. This category worsened by 17 percent.
This decline points to persistent conflict-related pressures and security risks.
However, the report also noted some modest improvements. Pakistan showed better performance in indicators linked to safety and security.
There were also slight improvements in militarisation-related indicators.
Despite these gains, the overall ranking still moved downward due to the sharp decline in conflict-related areas.
The findings show that Pakistan continues to face serious internal and regional security challenges.
Iceland Remains World’s Most Peaceful Country
The Global Peace Index 2026 ranked Iceland as the most peaceful country in the world.
New Zealand secured second place, while Switzerland stood third.
The top ten also included Slovenia, Ireland, Austria, Portugal, Singapore, Finland and Japan.
The report also highlighted a wider global problem. Peace levels around the world declined by 0.7 percent during the past year.
This is the twelfth consecutive year in which global peace has deteriorated.
According to the findings, 99 countries recorded a decline in peacefulness. Only 62 countries showed improvement.
The trend reflects rising geopolitical tensions, conflicts and instability across several regions.
Pakistan’s fall in the ranking adds to concerns about national security, governance and regional pressures.
The report underlines the need for stronger peace-building measures, improved internal security and long-term stability planning.
