Romania has dropped to 38th place in the ranking of the most peaceful countries, recording a deterioration in peace indicators.

According to the study conducted by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) for 2025, Romania ranks 38th out of 163 countries in the Global Peace Index, a decrease of two positions compared to the previous year.

This decline suggests a deterioration of relevant indicators for peace and security, with Romania having a variable trajectory in recent years, peaking at 17th place in 2020. The most peaceful countries in 2025 are Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, Austria, and Switzerland.

The report also highlights a global trend of declining peace, with 59 active conflicts at the state level and a record number of conflict-related deaths. The index is calculated based on 23 indicators and covers 99.7% of the world's population, emphasizing the importance of developing peaceful societies.