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Global Peace Index (GPI) Analysis Summary

The 2021 Global Peace Index (GPI) indicates a small deterioration (-0.07%) in global peacefulness, with the majority (87 countries) improving while the rest (73) deteriorated. Europe remains the most peaceful region, and MENA the least, though MENA showed the largest improvement. Conflicts and crises from the past decade partially subsided, but COVID-19 surged violence in 2020, including 5,000 pandemic-related violent events.

Key Findings Summary

• Global Peace: GPI average score declined slightly, driven by Militarisation domain deterioration.
• Violence Impact: Economic cost of violence reached $14.96 trillion PPP, with Syria, Afghanistan, and South Sudan incurring the highest proportional costs.
• Perceptions: One in seven globally cite violence as the biggest risk to safety; in South America, nearly 50% feel less safe now than five years ago.
• Positive Peace: 69% of countries with a Positive Peace deficit ( GPI >> PPI) experienced substantial deterioration in peace.
• COVID-19: Short-term pandemic measures initially reduced violence but civil unrest surged, especially in Europe.

The GPI tracks three domains: Ongoing Conflict, Societal Safety, and Militarisation. Though no major trend deterioration, Militarisation levels began rising again. Countries like Iceland and Singapore are peaceful, while Afghanistan and Yemen are the least peaceful.

Ref: Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), Global Peace Index 2021