Ghana has been ranked 61st out of 163 countries in the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI), marking a continued decline in its global standing on peacefulness.
The latest ranking follows a downward trajectory from 55th in 2024, 51st in 2023, and 40th in 2022.
The Global Peace Index, compiled annually by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), measures the peacefulness of nations based on 23 indicators across three broad domains: societal safety and security, ongoing domestic and international conflict, and militarisation.
Ghana’s latest position places it behind several other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, continuing a trend that saw it lose its previous status as the second most peaceful country in the region.
In 2025, Mauritius, Madagascar, and Botswana all rank ahead of Ghana, with Botswana currently sitting at 43rd globally.
Despite this drop, Ghana still ranks ahead of several of its West African neighbors, including Senegal (69th), Liberia (70th), and Nigeria (148th), reinforcing its image as a relatively stable democracy in a turbulent region.
However, the steady slide in rankings may raise concerns over growing political tensions, public safety challenges, and the impact of socio-economic pressures.
Globally, Iceland once again tops the list as the most peaceful country, followed by Ireland and New Zealand. At the other end of the spectrum, Russia, Ukraine, and Sudan are the least peaceful, reflecting the effects of protracted conflict and geopolitical instability.
