The world became less peaceful in 2024 for the 12th time in the last 16 years
Yangyel Lhaden
Bhutan has once again been recognised as the most peaceful country in South Asia, ranking 21st globally out of 163 nations in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2024.
Bhutan is the only country from South Asia to be among the top 21 most peaceful countries in the world. However, Bhutan’s rank dropped four places from 17 in 2023.
The GPI, now in its 18th edition, measures peace using 23 indicators across three domains: Societal safety and security, ongoing domestic and international...
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