Introduction
The most violent countries in the world are those that are currently embroiled in armed conflicts or have recently experienced protracted wars. These countries often see large numbers of civilian casualties, displacement of populations, and widespread destruction of infrastructure and natural resources. In some cases, civil wars may even lead to a breakdown in state authority and a proliferation of armed groups making up their own rules. Some of the most violent countries in recent history include Syria, Myanmar, Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, and Somalia. All of these countries have seen levels of violence unparalleled since World War II due to the nature of their conflicts which often involve multiple actors with different interests. In addition to death tolls from direct combat between combatants, civilians also suffer due to disease outbreaks, food insecurity, and other indirect consequences of war. In many cases, such violence is perpetuated by political unrest and human rights abuses committed by ruling elites with impunity. Although such violence can be devastating for entire generations as well as communities and states within these countries, it is important to recognize that these are not isolated issues but rather interlinked phenomena influenced by complex economic and political factors at work on a global scale.
| # | Country | Global Peace Index | Military Spending | Number of Active Military Personnel | Homicide Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 3.55 | $278,250,788 | 165,000 | 13.1 per 100k |
| 2 | Yemen | 3.39 | 40,000 | 2.6 per 100k | |
| 3 | Syria | 3.36 | 169,000 | 2.07 per 100k | |
| 4 | Russia | 3.28 | $65,907,705,047 | 900,000 | 15.19 per 100k |
| 5 | South Sudan | 3.18 | $170,376,338 | 53,000 | 9.42 per 100k |
| 6 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 3.17 | $306,078,783 | 134,250 | 3.3 per 100k |
| 7 | Iraq | 3.16 | $4,728,165,568 | 193,000 | 11.43 per 100k |
| 8 | Somalia | 3.13 | $113,540,000 | 13,900 | 12.67 per 100k |
| 9 | Central African Republic | 3.02 | $43,197,413 | 9,150 | 7.06 per 100k |
| 10 | Sudan | 3.01 | $375,212,619 | 104,300 | 1.53 per 100k |
| 11 | Ukraine | 2.97 | $5,942,781,068 | 196,600 | 11.99 per 100k |
| 12 | North Korea | 2.94 | 1,280,000 | 3.15 per 100k | |
| 13 | Libya | 2.93 | 1.92 per 100k | ||
| 14 | Mali | 2.91 | $558,379,250 | 21,000 | 10.56 per 100k |
| 15 | Ethiopia | 2.81 | $487,848,610 | 138,000 | 6.67 per 100k |
| 16 | Venezuela | 2.8 | 123,000 | 38.99 per 100k | |
| 17 | Burkina Faso | 2.79 | $458,279,098 | 11,200 | 9.43 per 100k |
| 18 | Pakistan | 2.79 | $11,304,829,853 | 651,800 | 6 per 100k |
| 19 | Turkey | 2.79 | $15,478,850,939 | 355,200 | 1.97 per 100k |
| 20 | Colombia | 2.73 | $10,180,134,292 | 255,950 | 35.71 per 100k |
| 21 | Nigeria | 2.73 | $4,466,397,816 | 143,000 | 6.03 per 100k |
| 22 | Cameroon | 2.71 | $443,336,832 | 25,400 | 3.15 per 100k |
| 23 | Iran | 2.69 | $24,589,091,554 | 610,000 | 2.62 per 100k |
| 24 | Niger | 2.66 | $202,404,477 | 5,300 | 8.42 per 100k |
| 25 | Myanmar | 2.63 | $2,107,821,055 | 356,000 | 1.29 per 100k |
| 26 | Lebanon | 2.62 | 60,000 | 4.18 per 100k | |
| 27 | Mexico | 2.61 | $8,680,832,593 | 216,000 | 24.55 per 100k |
| 28 | Chad | 2.59 | $330,998,078 | 33,500 | 7.53 per 100k |
| 29 | India | 2.58 | $76,598,031,181 | 1,460,350 | 2.94 per 100k |
| 30 | Israel | 2.58 | $24,340,979,541 | 169,500 | 1.98 per 100k |
| 31 | Palestine | 2.55 | 6.19 per 100k | ||
| 32 | Eritrea | 2.49 | 201,750 | 11.15 per 100k | |
| 33 | Brazil | 2.47 | $19,187,122,475 | 366,500 | 30.42 per 100k |
| 34 | Burundi | 2.47 | $68,376,397 | 30,050 | 1.05 per 100k |
| 35 | Azerbaijan | 2.44 | $2,703,176,471 | 66,950 | 3.62 per 100k |
| 36 | United States of America | 2.44 | $800,672,200,000 | 1,395,350 | 5.4 per 100k |
| 37 | Zimbabwe | 2.35 | $65,800,554 | 29,000 | 9.55 per 100k |
| 38 | Egypt | 2.34 | $5,165,445,627 | 438,500 | 0.52 per 100k |
| 39 | Philippines | 2.34 | $4,090,523,773 | 145,300 | 13.88 per 100k |
| 40 | Guinea | 2.33 | $244,558,590 | 9,700 | 7.8 per 100k |
| 41 | Nicaragua | 2.33 | $77,919,650 | 12,000 | 6.06 per 100k |
| 42 | Mozambique | 2.32 | $248,475,376 | 11,200 | 6.13 per 100k |
| 43 | Uganda | 2.31 | $1,066,564,383 | 45,000 | 5.78 per 100k |
| 44 | Kenya | 2.3 | $1,113,287,247 | 24,100 | 9.17 per 100k |
| 45 | Saudi Arabia | 2.29 | $55,564,266,667 | 257,000 | 1.13 per 100k |
| 46 | South Africa | 2.28 | $3,265,555,631 | 74,000 | 34.4 per 100k |
| 47 | Honduras | 2.27 | $438,108,692 | 14,950 | 33.84 per 100k |
| 48 | Belarus | 2.26 | $762,776,224 | 47,950 | 8.17 per 100k |
| 49 | Haiti | 2.25 | $20,912,067 | 500 | 28.38 per 100k |
| 50 | El Salvador | 2.23 | $382,600,000 | 24,500 | 48.71 per 100k |
| 51 | Djibouti | 2.21 | 10,450 | 9.08 per 100k | |
| 52 | Mauritania | 2.19 | $230,935,493 | 15,850 | 4.98 per 100k |
| 53 | Republic of the Congo | 2.18 | $313,055,831 | 10,000 | 4.66 per 100k |
| 54 | Guinea-Bissau | 2.16 | $26,339,359 | 4,450 | 9.59 per 100k |
| 55 | Algeria | 2.15 | $9,112,461,105 | 139,000 | 1.1 per 100k |
| 56 | Guatemala | 2.14 | $341,780,822 | 18,050 | 35.4 per 100k |
| 57 | Guyana | 2.14 | $70,703,652 | 3,400 | 23.22 per 100k |
| 58 | Ivory Coast | 2.14 | $637,656,913 | 27,400 | 8.82 per 100k |
| 59 | Benin | 2.13 | $97,424,489 | 7,250 | 7.09 per 100k |
| 60 | Turkmenistan | 2.12 | 36,500 | 4.21 per 100k | |
| 61 | Thailand | 2.1 | $6,604,525,525 | 360,850 | 5.75 per 100k |
| 62 | Bahrain | 2.09 | $1,381,382,979 | 8,200 | 1.87 per 100k |
| 63 | Lesotho | 2.09 | $37,044,055 | 2,000 | 35.95 per 100k |
| 64 | Peru | 2.09 | $2,360,613,146 | 81,000 | 3.36 per 100k |
| 65 | Togo | 2.09 | $113,949,430 | 8,550 | 7.06 per 100k |
| 66 | Cuba | 2.08 | 49,000 | 5.65 per 100k | |
| 67 | Bangladesh | 2.07 | $4,882,596,685 | 163,050 | 2.48 per 100k |
| 68 | Georgia | 2.07 | $302,144,189 | 20,650 | 3.41 per 100k |
| 69 | Kazakhstan | 2.07 | $1,617,793,375 | 39,000 | 9.53 per 100k |
| 70 | Papua New Guinea | 2.05 | $88,724,208 | 4,000 | 9.96 per 100k |
| 71 | Kyrgyzstan | 2.03 | $124,852,201 | 10,900 | 4.54 per 100k |
| 72 | Tajikistan | 2.03 | $81,706,776 | 8,800 | 2.46 per 100k |
| 73 | Eswatini | 2.03 | $81,056,710 | 20.56 per 100k | |
| 74 | Sri Lanka | 2.02 | $1,563,052,164 | 255,000 | 3.51 per 100k |
| 75 | People's Republic of China | 2.01 | $293,351,866,359 | 2,035,000 | 0.84 per 100k |
| 76 | Trinidad and Tobago | 2.01 | $207,680,474 | 4,650 | 22.77 per 100k |
| 77 | Madagascar | 2 | $99,185,920 | 13,500 | 1.94 per 100k |
| 78 | Tanzania | 2 | $742,341,844 | 27,000 | 6.1 per 100k |
| 79 | Tunisia | 2 | $1,250,454,380 | 35,800 | 0.68 per 100k |
| 80 | Uzbekistan | 2 | 48,000 | 2.89 per 100k | |
| 81 | Armenia | 1.99 | $619,435,472 | 42,900 | 5.06 per 100k |
| 82 | Bolivia | 1.99 | $625,336,764 | 34,100 | 5.12 per 100k |
| 83 | Dominican Republic | 1.99 | $581,619,425 | 56,050 | 18.32 per 100k |
| 84 | Ecuador | 1.99 | $2,417,000,000 | 41,250 | 10.84 per 100k |
| 85 | Jamaica | 1.99 | $209,817,012 | 5,950 | 14.95 per 100k |
| 86 | Angola | 1.98 | $981,451,012 | 107,000 | 3.23 per 100k |
| 87 | Paraguay | 1.98 | $372,601,369 | 13,950 | 11.88 per 100k |
| 88 | Gabon | 1.97 | $311,454,929 | 4,700 | 4.36 per 100k |
| 89 | Liberia | 1.97 | $14,048,500 | 2,010 | 2.66 per 100k |
| 90 | Morocco | 1.97 | $5,378,366,535 | 195,800 | 0.97 per 100k |
| 91 | Nepal | 1.95 | $445,199,613 | 96,600 | 1.76 per 100k |
| 92 | Rwanda | 1.95 | $164,016,058 | 33,000 | 3.64 per 100k |
| 93 | Kosovo | 1.94 | $79,609,745 | ||
| 94 | Senegal | 1.92 | $473,971,931 | 13,600 | 1.24 per 100k |
| 95 | Argentina | 1.91 | $2,591,642,985 | 72,100 | 6.39 per 100k |
| 96 | Namibia | 1.91 | $401,859,308 | 9,900 | 18.21 per 100k |
| 97 | Cyprus | 1.9 | $517,502,365 | 12,000 | 1.58 per 100k |
| 98 | France | 1.9 | $56,646,996,216 | 203,250 | 0.81 per 100k |
| 99 | Malawi | 1.9 | $83,290,618 | 10,700 | 1.8 per 100k |
| 100 | Oman | 1.89 | $5,783,615,085 | 42,600 | 0.66 per 100k |
| 101 | Cambodia | 1.88 | $643,379,508 | 124,300 | 2.98 per 100k |
| 102 | Moldova | 1.88 | $52,293,263 | 55,150 | 5.65 per 100k |
| 103 | Panama | 1.88 | $0 | 0 | 15.02 per 100k |
| 104 | United Arab Emirates | 1.87 | 63,000 | 0.94 per 100k | |
| 105 | Equatorial Guinea | 1.86 | $170,180,660 | 1,450 | 3.84 per 100k |
| 106 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1.85 | $192,200,726 | 10,500 | 2.55 per 100k |
| 107 | Jordan | 1.85 | $2,176,760,563 | 100,500 | 3.03 per 100k |
| 108 | Chile | 1.84 | $6,230,436,399 | 68,500 | 4.36 per 100k |
| 109 | East Timor | 1.84 | $39,222,000 | 2,280 | |
| 110 | Greece | 1.84 | $8,079,943,236 | 143,300 | 1.26 per 100k |
| 111 | Zambia | 1.84 | $282,577,996 | 15,100 | 8.86 per 100k |
| 112 | Serbia | 1.83 | $1,270,783,747 | 28,150 | 2.32 per 100k |
| 113 | Laos | 1.81 | 29,100 | 7.82 per 100k | |
| 114 | Botswana | 1.8 | $517,846,568 | 9,000 | 20.07 per 100k |
| 115 | Indonesia | 1.8 | $8,259,275,725 | 395,500 | 0.87 per 100k |
| 116 | Montenegro | 1.8 | $98,628,193 | 2,350 | 3.43 per 100k |
| 117 | Sierra Leone | 1.8 | $27,269,403 | 8,500 | 1.78 per 100k |
| 118 | Uruguay | 1.8 | $1,257,924,380 | 21,100 | 6.16 per 100k |
| 119 | The Gambia | 1.79 | $14,706,393 | 4,100 | 0.69 per 100k |
| 120 | Vietnam | 1.79 | 482,000 | 1.31 per 100k | |
| 121 | Mongolia | 1.78 | $108,262,099 | 9,700 | 8.51 per 100k |
| 122 | South Korea | 1.78 | $50,226,948,867 | 555,000 | 1.4 per 100k |
| 123 | Albania | 1.76 | $236,421,756 | 7,500 | 2.09 per 100k |
| 124 | Ghana | 1.76 | $298,345,433 | 15,500 | 2.45 per 100k |
| 125 | Kuwait | 1.74 | $9,024,335,548 | 17,500 | 0.94 per 100k |
| 126 | Costa Rica | 1.73 | $0 | 0 | 10.66 per 100k |
| 127 | Lithuania | 1.72 | $1,240,539,262 | 23,000 | 5.38 per 100k |
| 128 | Latvia | 1.67 | $826,631,977 | 8,750 | 7.08 per 100k |
| 129 | United Kingdom | 1.67 | $68,366,440,552 | 153,200 | 0.51 per 100k |
| 130 | Estonia | 1.66 | $763,954,588 | 7,200 | 4.45 per 100k |
| 131 | Italy | 1.64 | $32,006,137,654 | 161,550 | 0.81 per 100k |
| 132 | Romania | 1.64 | $5,563,282,002 | 71,500 | 1.98 per 100k |
| 133 | Taiwan | 1.62 | $12,958,452,722 | 169,000 | 1.45 per 100k |
| 134 | Spain | 1.6 | $19,544,465,468 | 122,850 | 0.73 per 100k |
| 135 | Australia | 1.57 | $31,753,716,216 | 59,600 | 1.31 per 100k |
| 136 | Mauritius | 1.57 | $19,737,978 | 0 | 2.49 per 100k |
| 137 | Sweden | 1.56 | $7,887,360,075 | 14,600 | 1.17 per 100k |
| 138 | Poland | 1.55 | $13,710,679,108 | 114,050 | 1.6 per 100k |
| 139 | Bulgaria | 1.54 | $1,216,592,091 | 36,950 | 2.63 per 100k |
| 140 | Belgium | 1.53 | $6,311,494,797 | 5,900 | 1.43 per 100k |
| 141 | Qatar | 1.53 | $11,593,406,593 | 16,500 | 0.93 per 100k |
| 142 | Netherlands | 1.52 | $13,752,010,407 | 33,600 | 0.84 per 100k |
| 143 | Slovakia | 1.5 | $1,983,207,190 | 17,950 | 2.17 per 100k |
| 144 | Bhutan | 1.48 | 0.99 per 100k | ||
| 145 | Malaysia | 1.47 | $3,830,234,243 | 113,000 | 1.84 per 100k |
| 146 | Norway | 1.47 | $8,251,716,513 | 25,400 | 0.61 per 100k |
| 147 | Germany | 1.46 | $56,017,029,328 | 183,400 | 0.73 per 100k |
| 148 | Croatia | 1.44 | $1,739,751,845 | 16,700 | 1.11 per 100k |
| 149 | Finland | 1.44 | $5,903,500,473 | 19,250 | 1.49 per 100k |
| 150 | Hungary | 1.41 | $2,777,132,531 | 34,200 | 1.49 per 100k |
| 151 | Canada | 1.39 | $26,449,162,679 | 66,500 | 1.51 per 100k |
| 152 | Switzerland | 1.36 | $5,738,402,626 | 19,550 | 0.62 per 100k |
| 153 | Japan | 1.34 | $54,123,551,702 | 247,150 | 0.56 per 100k |
| 154 | Singapore | 1.33 | $11,115,320,179 | 51,000 | 0.44 per 100k |
| 155 | Czech Republic | 1.32 | $3,935,630,965 | 26,600 | 0.99 per 100k |
| 156 | Slovenia | 1.32 | $734,389,782 | 6,950 | 0.92 per 100k |
| 157 | Austria | 1.3 | $3,825,331,126 | 23,300 | 0.79 per 100k |
| 158 | Denmark | 1.3 | $5,391,221,374 | 15,400 | 0.75 per 100k |
| 159 | Portugal | 1.3 | $4,908,940,397 | 27,250 | 1.56 per 100k |
| 160 | Ireland | 1.29 | $1,267,738,884 | 8,550 | 0.64 per 100k |
| 161 | New Zealand | 1.27 | $3,389,851,485 | 9,750 | 1.28 per 100k |
| 162 | Iceland | 1.11 | $0 | 250 | 0.68 per 100k |
Countries with Most Violence
The countries with the most violence are Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, Russia, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Somalia, the Central African Republic, and Sudan. Afghanistan ranks first as the most dangerous country in the world, with a global peace index of 3.55. Yemen ranks second among the most dangerous countries in the world and has a global peace index of 3.39. Syria ranks third among the most dangerous countries and has a global peace index of 3.36. Russia ranks fourth among the most dangerous countries in the world, with a global peace index of 3.28. South Sudan ranks fifth among the most dangerous countries and has a global peace index of 3.18. The Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks sixth among the most dangerous countries in the world, with a global peace index of 3.17. Iraq ranks seventh among the most dangerous countries and has a global peace index of 3.16. Somalia ranks eighth among the most dangerous countries in the world, with a global peace index of 3.13. The Central African Republic ranks ninth among the most dangerous countries and has a global peace index of 3.02. Sudan ranks tenth among the most dangerous countries in the world with a global peace index of 3.01.
Most Violent Countries in the World
1. Afghanistan – 3.55
2. Yemen – 3.39
3. Syria – 3.36
4. Russia – 3.28
5. South Sudan – 3.18
6. Democratic Republic of the Congo – 3.17
7. Iraq – 3.16
8. Somalia – 3.13
9. Central African Republic – 3.02
10. Sudan – 3.01
Most Violent Country
Afghanistan is considered to be the most violent country with a global peace global index of 3.55. The nation has been embroiled in conflict for decades, with ongoing violence perpetrated by terror groups like the Taliban, as well as internal and external actors. According to reports from the United Nations, Afghanistan is one of the countries with the highest death toll due to armed conflict. Civilians are all too often caught in the crossfire amidst widespread bombings, targeted assassinations, inter-ethnic strife, and other violent acts. In addition to its political instability, Afghanistan also suffers from a lack of basic infrastructure and frequent natural disasters such as droughts that add an additional layer of hardship to ordinary people’s lives.
Global Peace Index by Country
Afghanistan
Ranked in the World
#1
$278,250,788
Ranked in the World
#108
Number of Active Military Personnel
165,000
↓ 7.72%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#30
13.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#28
Albania
Ranked in the World
#123
$236,421,756
Ranked in the World
#111
Number of Active Military Personnel
7,500
↓ 6.25%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#136
2.09 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#124
Albania is not considered a violent country, ranking one hundred and twenty-third based on its global peace index of 1.76. On the contrary, Albania is a country where peace and stability reign. There has not been any war or significant political violence since the end of communism in the 1990s. This lengthy period of peace has enabled Albania to continue to grow and develop its economy, with a focus on tourism, agriculture, and exports. In addition, Albania is a member of NATO and other regional organizations, offering an additional layer of defense against hostile forces. Albania has also invested heavily in modernizing its military in order to keep its borders secure.
Algeria
Ranked in the World
#55
$9,112,461,105
Ranked in the World
#26
Number of Active Military Personnel
139,000
↑ 6.92%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#37
1.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#160
Angola
Ranked in the World
#86
$981,451,012
Ranked in the World
#74
Number of Active Military Personnel
107,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#45
3.23 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#104
Argentina
Ranked in the World
#95
$2,591,642,985
Ranked in the World
#56
Number of Active Military Personnel
72,100
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#51
6.39 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#65
Armenia
Ranked in the World
#81
$619,435,472
Ranked in the World
#83
Number of Active Military Personnel
42,900
↓ 4.24%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#67
5.06 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#85
Australia
Ranked in the World
#135
$31,753,716,216
Ranked in the World
#12
Number of Active Military Personnel
59,600
↑ 1.71%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#58
1.31 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#149
Austria
Ranked in the World
#157
$3,825,331,126
Ranked in the World
#51
Number of Active Military Personnel
23,300
↑ 5.67%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#92
0.79 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#175
Azerbaijan
Ranked in the World
#35
$2,703,176,471
Ranked in the World
#55
Number of Active Military Personnel
66,950
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#54
3.62 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#98
Bahrain
Ranked in the World
#62
$1,381,382,979
Ranked in the World
#65
Number of Active Military Personnel
8,200
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#134
1.87 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#133
Bangladesh
Ranked in the World
#67
$4,882,596,685
Ranked in the World
#45
Number of Active Military Personnel
163,050
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#31
2.48 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#119
Belarus
Ranked in the World
#48
$762,776,224
Ranked in the World
#77
Number of Active Military Personnel
47,950
↑ 5.73%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#65
8.17 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#54
Belgium
Ranked in the World
#140
$6,311,494,797
Ranked in the World
#34
Number of Active Military Personnel
5,900
↓ 76.4%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#142
1.43 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#146
Benin
Ranked in the World
#59
$97,424,489
Ranked in the World
#127
Number of Active Military Personnel
7,250
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#137
7.09 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#59
Bhutan
Ranked in the World
#144
0.99 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#163
Bolivia
Ranked in the World
#82
$625,336,764
Ranked in the World
#82
Number of Active Military Personnel
34,100
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#76
5.12 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#83
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ranked in the World
#106
$192,200,726
Ranked in the World
#117
Number of Active Military Personnel
10,500
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#120
2.55 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#117
Botswana
Ranked in the World
#114
$517,846,568
Ranked in the World
#86
Number of Active Military Personnel
9,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#128
20.07 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#17
Brazil
Ranked in the World
#33
$19,187,122,475
Ranked in the World
#17
Number of Active Military Personnel
366,500
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#12
30.42 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#8
Bulgaria
Ranked in the World
#139
$1,216,592,091
Ranked in the World
#71
Number of Active Military Personnel
36,950
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#72
2.63 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#114
Burkina Faso
Ranked in the World
#17
$458,279,098
Ranked in the World
#91
Number of Active Military Personnel
11,200
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#116
9.43 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#44
Burundi
Ranked in the World
#34
$68,376,397
Ranked in the World
#137
Number of Active Military Personnel
30,050
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#80
1.05 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#162
Cambodia
Ranked in the World
#101
$643,379,508
Ranked in the World
#80
Number of Active Military Personnel
124,300
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#40
2.98 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#110
Cameroon
Ranked in the World
#22
$443,336,832
Ranked in the World
#94
Number of Active Military Personnel
25,400
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#88
3.15 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#106
Canada
Ranked in the World
#151
$26,449,162,679
Ranked in the World
#13
Number of Active Military Personnel
66,500
↓ 1.34%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#55
1.51 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#142
Central African Republic
Ranked in the World
#9
$43,197,413
Ranked in the World
#140
Number of Active Military Personnel
9,150
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#127
7.06 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#62
Chad
Ranked in the World
#28
$330,998,078
Ranked in the World
#101
Number of Active Military Personnel
33,500
↑ 0.75%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#78
7.53 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#58
Chile
Ranked in the World
#108
$6,230,436,399
Ranked in the World
#35
Number of Active Military Personnel
68,500
↓ 11.27%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#53
4.36 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#91
Colombia
Ranked in the World
#20
$10,180,134,292
Ranked in the World
#25
Number of Active Military Personnel
255,950
↓ 12.7%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#17
35.71 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#4
Colombia is one of the most violent countries in the world, ranking twentieth based on its global peace index of 2.73. In fact, Colombia has a long history of violence and conflict. In the last century, it has experienced wars such as the Thousand Days war of 1899-1902, civil conflicts such as La Violencia from 1948-1966, political violence driven by multiple guerrilla groups and paramilitary organizations since the 1960s, terrorist attacks by local extremist organizations in the 2000s, and chronic political instability throughout its entire history. Additionally, Colombia is home to powerful drug cartels that have been engaged in violent turf wars with each other for decades.
Costa Rica
Ranked in the World
#126
Ranked in the World
#151
Number of Active Military Personnel
0
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#166
10.66 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#38
Croatia
Ranked in the World
#148
$1,739,751,845
Ranked in the World
#62
Number of Active Military Personnel
16,700
↑ 9.87%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#102
1.11 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#159
Cuba
Ranked in the World
#66
Number of Active Military Personnel
49,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#63
5.65 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#77
Cyprus
Ranked in the World
#97
$517,502,365
Ranked in the World
#87
Number of Active Military Personnel
12,000
↓ 20%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#114
1.58 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#139
Czech Republic
Ranked in the World
#155
$3,935,630,965
Ranked in the World
#49
Number of Active Military Personnel
26,600
↑ 6.83%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#87
0.99 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#164
The Czech Republic is not considered a violent country, ranking one hundred and fifty-fifth based on its global peace index of 1.32. Home to 10.51 million people, the nation has currently no instances of political violence or terrorism, thanks in part to its strong commitment to democracy and respect for human rights. The Czech Republic also has low levels of drug-related crime and illegal trafficking, which helps contribute to a safe and secure environment. With a well-established government that ensures stability and security, citizens can enjoy their lives without fear of warfare or instability.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ranked in the World
#6
$306,078,783
Ranked in the World
#104
Number of Active Military Personnel
134,250
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#39
3.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#103
Denmark
Ranked in the World
#158
$5,391,221,374
Ranked in the World
#41
Number of Active Military Personnel
15,400
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#106
0.75 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#176
Djibouti
Ranked in the World
#51
Number of Active Military Personnel
10,450
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#121
9.08 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#48
Dominican Republic
Ranked in the World
#83
$581,619,425
Ranked in the World
#84
Number of Active Military Personnel
56,050
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#59
18.32 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#20
East Timor
Ranked in the World
#109
$39,222,000
Ranked in the World
#141
Number of Active Military Personnel
2,280
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#152
Ecuador
Ranked in the World
#84
$2,417,000,000
Ranked in the World
#57
Number of Active Military Personnel
41,250
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#69
10.84 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#37
Egypt
Ranked in the World
#38
$5,165,445,627
Ranked in the World
#43
Number of Active Military Personnel
438,500
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#10
0.52 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#188
El Salvador
Ranked in the World
#50
$382,600,000
Ranked in the World
#97
Number of Active Military Personnel
24,500
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#90
48.71 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#1
Equatorial Guinea
Ranked in the World
#105
$170,180,660
Ranked in the World
#119
Number of Active Military Personnel
1,450
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#159
3.84 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#96
Eritrea
Ranked in the World
#32
Number of Active Military Personnel
201,750
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#22
11.15 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#34
Estonia
Ranked in the World
#130
$763,954,588
Ranked in the World
#76
Number of Active Military Personnel
7,200
↑ 1.41%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#139
4.45 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#90
Eswatini
Ranked in the World
#71
$81,056,710
Ranked in the World
#132
20.56 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#16
Ethiopia
Ranked in the World
#15
$487,848,610
Ranked in the World
#88
Number of Active Military Personnel
138,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#38
6.67 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#64
Finland
Ranked in the World
#149
$5,903,500,473
Ranked in the World
#37
Number of Active Military Personnel
19,250
↓ 19.12%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#98
1.49 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#143
France
Ranked in the World
#98
$56,646,996,216
Ranked in the World
#6
Number of Active Military Personnel
203,250
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#21
0.81 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#173
Gabon
Ranked in the World
#88
$311,454,929
Ranked in the World
#103
Number of Active Military Personnel
4,700
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#144
4.36 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#92
Georgia
Ranked in the World
#68
$302,144,189
Ranked in the World
#105
Number of Active Military Personnel
20,650
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#96
3.41 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#101
Germany
Ranked in the World
#147
$56,017,029,328
Ranked in the World
#7
Number of Active Military Personnel
183,400
↓ 0.05%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#26
0.73 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#177
Ghana
Ranked in the World
#124
$298,345,433
Ranked in the World
#106
Number of Active Military Personnel
15,500
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#105
2.45 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#121
Greece
Ranked in the World
#110
$8,079,943,236
Ranked in the World
#31
Number of Active Military Personnel
143,300
↑ 0.42%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#35
1.26 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#153
Guatemala
Ranked in the World
#56
$341,780,822
Ranked in the World
#100
Number of Active Military Personnel
18,050
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#99
35.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#5
Guinea
Ranked in the World
#40
$244,558,590
Ranked in the World
#110
Number of Active Military Personnel
9,700
-
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#125
7.8 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#56
Guinea-Bissau
Ranked in the World
#54
$26,339,359
Ranked in the World
#144
Number of Active Military Personnel
4,450
-
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#146
9.59 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#41
Guyana
Ranked in the World
#57
$70,703,652
Ranked in the World
#135
Number of Active Military Personnel
3,400
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#150
23.22 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#14
Haiti
Ranked in the World
#49
$20,912,067
Ranked in the World
#147
Number of Active Military Personnel
500
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#161
28.38 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#10
Honduras
Ranked in the World
#47
$438,108,692
Ranked in the World
#95
Number of Active Military Personnel
14,950
↑ 3.1%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#108
33.84 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#7
Hungary
Ranked in the World
#150
$2,777,132,531
Ranked in the World
#54
Number of Active Military Personnel
34,200
↑ 23.02%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#75
1.49 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#144
Iceland
Ranked in the World
#162
Ranked in the World
#152
Number of Active Military Personnel
250
↑ INF%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#164
0.68 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#180
India
Ranked in the World
#29
$76,598,031,181
Ranked in the World
#3
Number of Active Military Personnel
1,460,350
↑ 0.13%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#2
2.94 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#111
Indonesia
Ranked in the World
#115
$8,259,275,725
Ranked in the World
#29
Number of Active Military Personnel
395,500
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#11
0.87 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#170
Iran
Ranked in the World
#23
$24,589,091,554
Ranked in the World
#14
Number of Active Military Personnel
610,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#7
2.62 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#115
Iraq
Ranked in the World
#7
$4,728,165,568
Ranked in the World
#46
Number of Active Military Personnel
193,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#25
11.43 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#32
Ireland
Ranked in the World
#160
$1,267,738,884
Ranked in the World
#67
Number of Active Military Personnel
8,550
↓ 2.29%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#131
0.64 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#183
Israel
Ranked in the World
#30
$24,340,979,541
Ranked in the World
#15
Number of Active Military Personnel
169,500
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#27
1.98 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#127
Italy
Ranked in the World
#131
$32,006,137,654
Ranked in the World
#11
Number of Active Military Personnel
161,550
↓ 2.39%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#32
0.81 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#174
Italy is not considered a violent country, ranking one hundred and thirty-first based on its global peace index of 1.64. This is due to several factors, such as the absence of any current conflicts or wars and the fact that Italy has managed relatively low political instability since World War II. Additionally, there are few reports of political violence and terrorism in the country.
Ivory Coast
Ranked in the World
#58
$637,656,913
Ranked in the World
#81
Number of Active Military Personnel
27,400
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#84
8.82 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#50
Jamaica
Ranked in the World
#85
$209,817,012
Ranked in the World
#114
Number of Active Military Personnel
5,950
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#141
14.95 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#26
Japan
Ranked in the World
#153
$54,123,551,702
Ranked in the World
#9
Number of Active Military Personnel
247,150
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#19
0.56 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#187
Jordan
Ranked in the World
#107
$2,176,760,563
Ranked in the World
#59
Number of Active Military Personnel
100,500
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#47
3.03 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#108
Kazakhstan
Ranked in the World
#69
$1,617,793,375
Ranked in the World
#63
Number of Active Military Personnel
39,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#71
9.53 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#43
Kenya
Ranked in the World
#44
$1,113,287,247
Ranked in the World
#72
Number of Active Military Personnel
24,100
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#91
9.17 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#47
Kosovo
Ranked in the World
#93
$79,609,745
Ranked in the World
#133
Kuwait
Ranked in the World
#125
$9,024,335,548
Ranked in the World
#27
Number of Active Military Personnel
17,500
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#101
0.94 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#166
Kyrgyzstan
Ranked in the World
#72
$124,852,201
Ranked in the World
#121
Number of Active Military Personnel
10,900
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#118
4.54 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#89
Laos
Ranked in the World
#113
Number of Active Military Personnel
29,100
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#81
7.82 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#55
Latvia
Ranked in the World
#128
$826,631,977
Ranked in the World
#75
Number of Active Military Personnel
8,750
↑ 40%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#130
7.08 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#61
Lebanon
Ranked in the World
#26
Number of Active Military Personnel
60,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#57
4.18 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#94
Lesotho
Ranked in the World
#63
$37,044,055
Ranked in the World
#142
Number of Active Military Personnel
2,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#154
35.95 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#3
Liberia
Ranked in the World
#89
$14,048,500
Ranked in the World
#150
Number of Active Military Personnel
2,010
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#153
2.66 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#113
Libya
Ranked in the World
#13
1.92 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#132
Lithuania
Ranked in the World
#127
$1,240,539,262
Ranked in the World
#70
Number of Active Military Personnel
23,000
↑ 4.55%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#93
5.38 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#80
Madagascar
Ranked in the World
#77
$99,185,920
Ranked in the World
#125
Number of Active Military Personnel
13,500
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#113
1.94 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#131
Malawi
Ranked in the World
#99
$83,290,618
Ranked in the World
#130
Number of Active Military Personnel
10,700
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#119
1.8 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#135
Malaysia
Ranked in the World
#145
$3,830,234,243
Ranked in the World
#50
Number of Active Military Personnel
113,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#44
1.84 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#134
Mali
Ranked in the World
#14
$558,379,250
Ranked in the World
#85
Number of Active Military Personnel
21,000
↑ 61.54%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#95
10.56 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#39
Mauritania
Ranked in the World
#52
$230,935,493
Ranked in the World
#112
Number of Active Military Personnel
15,850
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#104
4.98 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#86
Mauritius
Ranked in the World
#136
$19,737,978
Ranked in the World
#148
Number of Active Military Personnel
0
↓ 100%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#167
2.49 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#118
Mexico
Ranked in the World
#27
$8,680,832,593
Ranked in the World
#28
Number of Active Military Personnel
216,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#20
24.55 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#13
Mexico is one of the most violent countries in the world, ranking twenty-seventh based on its global peace index of 2.61. The country's history of political instability has been an underlying cause of these issues. Drug cartels have also contributed significantly to the violent nature of Mexican society. These cartels are involved in illegal activities such as extortion, threats, and murders and have managed to gain control over much of the country’s territory, particularly in rural areas. Moreover, many groups are involved in gang wars which have become increasingly deadly due to the use of high-powered weapons and paramilitary tactics. All these factors contribute to Mexico’s high level of violence.
Moldova
Ranked in the World
#102
$52,293,263
Ranked in the World
#139
Number of Active Military Personnel
55,150
↑ 970.87%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#60
5.65 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#78
Moldova is not considered a violent country, ranking one hundred and second based on its global peace index of 1.88. The government is generally stable and committed to democratic reforms and national integration, creating an environment that is conducive to development. There has been an overall decline in crime rates since 2013, and terrorism is almost non-existent in Moldova as no terrorist attacks have occurred since it declared independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. As a result of this peace and stability, Moldova has been able to enjoy economic growth and social development, allowing its people to live secure lives without fear of violent conflicts or uprisings.
Mongolia
Ranked in the World
#121
$108,262,099
Ranked in the World
#124
Number of Active Military Personnel
9,700
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#126
8.51 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#51
Montenegro
Ranked in the World
#116
$98,628,193
Ranked in the World
#126
Number of Active Military Personnel
2,350
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#151
3.43 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#100
Morocco
Ranked in the World
#90
$5,378,366,535
Ranked in the World
#42
Number of Active Military Personnel
195,800
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#24
0.97 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#165
Mozambique
Ranked in the World
#42
$248,475,376
Ranked in the World
#109
Number of Active Military Personnel
11,200
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#117
6.13 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#69
Myanmar
Ranked in the World
#25
$2,107,821,055
Ranked in the World
#60
Number of Active Military Personnel
356,000
↓ 12.32%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#14
1.29 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#151
Namibia
Ranked in the World
#96
$401,859,308
Ranked in the World
#96
Number of Active Military Personnel
9,900
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#123
18.21 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#21
Nepal
Ranked in the World
#91
$445,199,613
Ranked in the World
#93
Number of Active Military Personnel
96,600
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#48
1.76 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#137
Netherlands
Ranked in the World
#142
$13,752,010,407
Ranked in the World
#19
Number of Active Military Personnel
33,600
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#77
0.84 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#171
New Zealand
Ranked in the World
#161
$3,389,851,485
Ranked in the World
#52
Number of Active Military Personnel
9,750
↑ 3.72%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#124
1.28 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#152
New Zealand is one of the least violent countries in the world, ranking one hundred and sixty-first based on its global peace index of 1.27. This is attributed mainly to the country's commitment to democracy, strong rule of law, and focus on international diplomacy. Furthermore, the lack of major internal or external threats has enabled New Zealanders to remain peaceful and secure for many years. The country also has a well-developed education system that promotes tolerance and respect for different cultures and beliefs. In addition, New Zealand's geographic isolation from other large countries has allowed it to remain mostly unaffected by international conflicts and disputes. This, combined with strict gun control laws and a highly effective police force, has contributed significantly to creating an atmosphere where violence is rare and peace is maintained.
Nicaragua
Ranked in the World
#41
$77,919,650
Ranked in the World
#134
Number of Active Military Personnel
12,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#115
6.06 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#72
Niger
Ranked in the World
#24
$202,404,477
Ranked in the World
#116
Number of Active Military Personnel
5,300
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#143
8.42 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#53
Nigeria
Ranked in the World
#21
$4,466,397,816
Ranked in the World
#47
Number of Active Military Personnel
143,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#36
6.03 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#73
North Korea
Ranked in the World
#12
Number of Active Military Personnel
1,280,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#4
3.15 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#107
Norway
Ranked in the World
#146
$8,251,716,513
Ranked in the World
#30
Number of Active Military Personnel
25,400
↑ 13.65%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#89
0.61 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#185
Oman
Ranked in the World
#100
$5,783,615,085
Ranked in the World
#38
Number of Active Military Personnel
42,600
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#68
0.66 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#182
Pakistan
Ranked in the World
#18
$11,304,829,853
Ranked in the World
#23
Number of Active Military Personnel
651,800
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#6
6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#74
Palestine
Ranked in the World
#31
6.19 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#67
Panama
Ranked in the World
#103
Ranked in the World
#153
Number of Active Military Personnel
0
↓ 100%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#168
15.02 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#25
Papua New Guinea
Ranked in the World
#70
$88,724,208
Ranked in the World
#128
Number of Active Military Personnel
4,000
↑ 11.11%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#149
9.96 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#40
Paraguay
Ranked in the World
#87
$372,601,369
Ranked in the World
#99
Number of Active Military Personnel
13,950
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#110
11.88 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#31
People's Republic of China
Ranked in the World
#75
$293,351,866,359
Ranked in the World
#2
Number of Active Military Personnel
2,035,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#1
0.84 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#172
China is considered a violent country, ranking seventy-fifth based on its global peace index of 2.01. Specifically, China’s authoritarian regime has increasingly used violence against its citizens, who are perceived as threats to the ruling power's authority. For example, Uyghur Muslims living in Xinjiang province are subjected to arbitrary detention, physical torture, and other forms of coercive state-sponsored violence because of their religious beliefs. Additionally, during the COVID-19 pandemic, China's government implemented extreme measures including forced confinement in order to contain the spread of the virus.
Peru
Ranked in the World
#64
$2,360,613,146
Ranked in the World
#58
Number of Active Military Personnel
81,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#49
3.36 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#102
Philippines
Ranked in the World
#39
$4,090,523,773
Ranked in the World
#48
Number of Active Military Personnel
145,300
↑ 1.54%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#34
13.88 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#27
Poland
Ranked in the World
#138
$13,710,679,108
Ranked in the World
#20
Number of Active Military Personnel
114,050
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#43
1.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#138
Portugal
Ranked in the World
#159
$4,908,940,397
Ranked in the World
#44
Number of Active Military Personnel
27,250
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#85
1.56 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#140
Qatar
Ranked in the World
#141
$11,593,406,593
Ranked in the World
#22
Number of Active Military Personnel
16,500
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#103
0.93 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#168
Republic of the Congo
Ranked in the World
#53
$313,055,831
Ranked in the World
#102
Number of Active Military Personnel
10,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#122
4.66 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#88
Romania
Ranked in the World
#132
$5,563,282,002
Ranked in the World
#40
Number of Active Military Personnel
71,500
↑ 4.38%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#52
1.98 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#128
Russia
Ranked in the World
#4
$65,907,705,047
Ranked in the World
#5
Number of Active Military Personnel
900,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#5
15.19 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#24
Rwanda
Ranked in the World
#92
$164,016,058
Ranked in the World
#120
Number of Active Military Personnel
33,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#79
3.64 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#97
Saudi Arabia
Ranked in the World
#45
$55,564,266,667
Ranked in the World
#8
Number of Active Military Personnel
257,000
↑ 13.22%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#16
1.13 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#158
Senegal
Ranked in the World
#94
$473,971,931
Ranked in the World
#89
Number of Active Military Personnel
13,600
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#112
1.24 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#154
Serbia
Ranked in the World
#112
$1,270,783,747
Ranked in the World
#66
Number of Active Military Personnel
28,150
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#83
2.32 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#122
Serbia is not considered to be a violent country anymore, ranking one hundred and twelfth based on its global peace index of 1.83. The country has seen a turnaround in recent years that has led to its transformation from a country marked by violence and political instability to one of relative peace and stability. This transition can be attributed to the absence of wars, conflicts, political violence, terrorism, and other forms of social unrest due to concerted efforts by the government and citizens to promote peaceful coexistence among the nation's various ethnic groups. In addition, Serbia has taken significant steps towards economic development and democratization which have resulted in improved living conditions for many citizens.
Sierra Leone
Ranked in the World
#117
$27,269,403
Ranked in the World
#143
Number of Active Military Personnel
8,500
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#133
1.78 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#136
Singapore
Ranked in the World
#154
$11,115,320,179
Ranked in the World
#24
Number of Active Military Personnel
51,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#62
0.44 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#192
Singapore is one of the least violent countries in the world, ranking one hundred and fifty-fourth based on its global peace index of 1.33. In fact, Singapore is one of the most peaceful countries in the world due to its stringent security measures and strict regulations. The political situation in this country is generally stable, and there is little political violence or terrorism within its borders. To further reduce violence, the government takes preventative steps such as investing heavily in public safety initiatives that promote non-violent conflict resolution and provide better access to law enforcement services. Furthermore, Singapore has an effective criminal justice system that includes tough laws for violent crimes and a proactive approach to crime prevention. This combination of tight security measures and strong legal systems ensures that Singapore remains one of the safest nations in the world, free from war, conflict, political violence, terrorism, and political instability.
Slovakia
Ranked in the World
#143
$1,983,207,190
Ranked in the World
#61
Number of Active Military Personnel
17,950
↑ 13.25%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#100
2.17 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#123
Slovenia
Ranked in the World
#156
$734,389,782
Ranked in the World
#79
Number of Active Military Personnel
6,950
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#140
0.92 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#169
Somalia
Ranked in the World
#8
$113,540,000
Ranked in the World
#123
Number of Active Military Personnel
13,900
↓ 29.8%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#111
12.67 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#29
South Africa
Ranked in the World
#46
$3,265,555,631
Ranked in the World
#53
Number of Active Military Personnel
74,000
↓ 0.67%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#50
34.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#6
South Korea
Ranked in the World
#122
$50,226,948,867
Ranked in the World
#10
Number of Active Military Personnel
555,000
↓ 7.35%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#8
1.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#147
South Sudan
Ranked in the World
#5
$170,376,338
Ranked in the World
#118
Number of Active Military Personnel
53,000
↓ 71.35%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#61
9.42 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#45
Spain
Ranked in the World
#134
$19,544,465,468
Ranked in the World
#16
Number of Active Military Personnel
122,850
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#42
0.73 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#178
Sri Lanka
Ranked in the World
#74
$1,563,052,164
Ranked in the World
#64
Number of Active Military Personnel
255,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#18
3.51 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#99
Sudan
Ranked in the World
#10
$375,212,619
Ranked in the World
#98
Number of Active Military Personnel
104,300
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#46
1.53 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#141
Sweden
Ranked in the World
#137
$7,887,360,075
Ranked in the World
#32
Number of Active Military Personnel
14,600
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#109
1.17 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#155
Sweden is not a violent country, ranking one hundred and thirty-seventh based on its global peace index of 1.56. In fact, Sweden is a peaceful and non-violent country, with a long record of stability and a lack of armed conflict. Throughout its history, Sweden has remained largely neutral in times of global war, leading to an absence of violence within its borders as well as an absence of political instability. The Swedish government is also known for its strong commitment to human rights, and its respect for the rule of law; this has resulted in very low levels of terrorism and political violence. In addition, the country's economy is relatively strong and income inequality is low, which contributes to its overall sense of social cohesion and peacefulness. All these factors have made Sweden one of the least violent countries in the world.
Switzerland
Ranked in the World
#152
$5,738,402,626
Ranked in the World
#39
Number of Active Military Personnel
19,550
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#97
0.62 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#184
Syria
Ranked in the World
#3
Number of Active Military Personnel
169,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#28
2.07 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#125
Taiwan
Ranked in the World
#133
$12,958,452,722
Ranked in the World
#21
Number of Active Military Personnel
169,000
↑ 3.68%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#29
1.45 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#145
Tajikistan
Ranked in the World
#73
$81,706,776
Ranked in the World
#131
Number of Active Military Personnel
8,800
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#129
2.46 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#120
Tanzania
Ranked in the World
#78
$742,341,844
Ranked in the World
#78
Number of Active Military Personnel
27,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#86
6.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#71
Thailand
Ranked in the World
#61
$6,604,525,525
Ranked in the World
#33
Number of Active Military Personnel
360,850
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#13
5.75 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#76
The Gambia
Ranked in the World
#119
$14,706,393
Ranked in the World
#149
Number of Active Military Personnel
4,100
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#147
0.69 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#179
Togo
Ranked in the World
#65
$113,949,430
Ranked in the World
#122
Number of Active Military Personnel
8,550
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#132
7.06 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#63
Trinidad and Tobago
Ranked in the World
#76
$207,680,474
Ranked in the World
#115
Number of Active Military Personnel
4,650
↑ 1.09%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#145
22.77 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#15
Tunisia
Ranked in the World
#79
$1,250,454,380
Ranked in the World
#69
Number of Active Military Personnel
35,800
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#74
0.68 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#181
Turkey
Ranked in the World
#19
$15,478,850,939
Ranked in the World
#18
Number of Active Military Personnel
355,200
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#15
1.97 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#130
Turkmenistan
Ranked in the World
#60
Number of Active Military Personnel
36,500
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#73
4.21 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#93
Uganda
Ranked in the World
#43
$1,066,564,383
Ranked in the World
#73
Number of Active Military Personnel
45,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#66
5.78 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#75
Ukraine
Ranked in the World
#11
$5,942,781,068
Ranked in the World
#36
Number of Active Military Personnel
196,600
↓ 5.93%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#23
11.99 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#30
United Arab Emirates
Ranked in the World
#104
Number of Active Military Personnel
63,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#56
0.94 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#167
United Kingdom
Ranked in the World
#129
$68,366,440,552
Ranked in the World
#4
Number of Active Military Personnel
153,200
↑ 3.16%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#33
0.51 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#189
United States of America
Ranked in the World
#36
$800,672,200,000
Ranked in the World
#1
Number of Active Military Personnel
1,395,350
↑ 0.52%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#3
5.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#79
The United States is considered a violent country, ranking thirty-sixth based on its global peace index of 2.44. This is due to the fact that the United States has been involved in a number of conflicts around the world, and that the US military budget is one of the highest in the world. Furthermore, America is one of the nine countries to possess nuclear weapons and has an arsenal of over 6,800 warheads. Lastly, gun ownership is widespread in the US and many citizens have easy access to firearms. This combination of international conflicts, military spending, nuclear capacity, and easy access to guns has made the United States a very violent country.
Uruguay
Ranked in the World
#118
$1,257,924,380
Ranked in the World
#68
Number of Active Military Personnel
21,100
↑ 0.48%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#94
6.16 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#68
Uzbekistan
Ranked in the World
#80
Number of Active Military Personnel
48,000
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the World
#64
2.89 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#112
Venezuela
Ranked in the World
#16
Number of Active Military Personnel