Iceland and seven other nations to top 2026 Global Peace Index for safety and stability

The 2026 Global Peace Index lists Iceland among the top safe nations. Iceland joins Greece, New Zealand, Switzerland, Slovenia, Ireland, Australia and Cyprus at the summit. The index ranks countries based on safety and stability metrics. All eight nations scored highly across the evaluated criteria. Their rankings reflect low crime rates and strong governance. The report highlights the region’s overall peaceful environment. Travel and tourism agencies cite the index when promoting destinations. Watch for how the rankings influence future policy and investment decisions.