The study by the Institute for Economics and Peace has revealed the most dangerous and most peaceful countries on Earth for 2025. And Czechia did great again - it secured the 11th place! The annual Global Peace Index ranks 163 independent states and territories.

As every year, the 19th edition of the annual study has shown that the Czech Republic is a safe and peaceful tourist destination. In a positive sense, Czechia surpassed all neighboring states except for Austria (4th position). Germany claimed the 20th spot, Slovakia the 28th, and Poland secured the 36th position. The coveted title of the most peaceful country in the world once again went to Iceland, and there was no change in the position of the most dangerous country, which Russia retained this year as well.

Europe - the most peaceful tourist destination

Unfortunately, two European states found their place among the top 10 most dangerous countries on the planet. The results of the study were, of course, influenced by the war in Russia and Ukraine, making Russia the most dangerous country in the world and Ukraine the second one. Despite this, Europe remains the most peaceful region in the world and is home to 7 of the 10 most peaceful countries.

The 20 most peaceful countries in the world 2025

  1. Iceland

  2. Ireland

  3. New Zealand

  4. Austria

  5. Switzerland

  6. Singapore

  7. Portugal

  8. Denmark

  9. Slovenia

  10. Finland

  11. Czechia

  12. Japan

  13. Malaysie

  14. Canada

  15. Netherlands

  16. Belgium

  17. Hungary
  18. Australia

  19. Croatia

  20. Germany

The 10 most dangerous countries in the world 2025

  1. Russia 

  2. Ukraine

  3. Sudan

  4. Democratic Republic of the Congo

  5. Yemen

  6. Afghanistan

  7. Syria

  8. South Sudan

  9. Israel

  10. Mali