According to the Global Peace Index, what is the safest country in the world? A - Iceland
B - Denmark
C - Switzerland
Answer: A - Iceland The Global Peace Index (GPI) report is produced annually by the Institute for Economics and Peace. The GPI rates countries in terms of three factors: societal safety and security, ongoing domestic and international conflict, and level of militarization. This year’s index found Iceland to be the most peaceful country in the world, a position it has held since 2008. Iceland is followed by New Zealand, Denmark, and Portugal. Afghanistan was ranked the least peaceful country in the world for the third year in a row, followed by Yemen, Syria, and South Sudan.