Ghana has been ranked 61st out of 163 countries in the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI), marking a continued decline in its global peacefulness standing. This latest ranking follows a downward trend from its 55th position in 2024, 51st in 2023, and 40th in 2022.
The Global Peace Index, an annual report by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), measures the peacefulness of nations based on 23 indicators across three broad categories: societal safety and security, ongoing domestic and international conflict, and militarisation.
Ghana’s current position places it behind several other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, a trend that caused it to 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 specifically at 43rd globally.
Despite this continued drop, Ghana still ranks ahead of some of its West African neighbors, including Senegal (69th), Liberia (70th), and Nigeria (148th). However, this steady decline in rankings may signal concerns about growing political tensions, public safety issues, and the impact of socio-economic pressures.
Globally, Iceland remains the most peaceful country on the list, followed by Ireland and New Zealand. On the other end of the spectrum, Russia, Ukraine, and Sudan are listed as the least peaceful, reflecting the effects of prolonged conflict and geopolitical instability.
source: African Publicity
