Portugal ranks 7th globally in the Global Peace Index (GPI) with a score of 1.372. In Europe, Portugal is ranked 5th, following Iceland, Ireland, Austria, and Switzerland.
The Global Peace Index (GPI) evaluates countries in three main areas: militarisation, societal safety and security, and ongoing domestic and international conflict. Portugal excels in these domains, ranking 2nd globally in militarisation with a score of 1.224, reflecting its low military expenditures. In societal safety and security, the country achieved a score of 1.561, indicating a high level of safety for its citizens. Additionally, with a score of 1.181 in ongoing domestic and international conflict, Portugal demonstrates a remarkable state of peace with very few internal or external conflicts.
The Global Peace Index, produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), is the world’s leading measure of global peacefulness. The 2024 GPI ranks 163 countries based on various indicators, including levels of violence, conflict, and militarisation. The Index aims to present a comprehensive data-driven analysis of peace trends, the economic value of peace, and the factors that contribute to peaceful societies.
The Global Peace Index (GPI) evaluates countries in three main areas: militarisation, societal safety and security, and ongoing domestic and international conflict. Portugal excels in these domains, ranking 2nd globally in militarisation with a score of 1.224, reflecting its low military expenditures. In societal safety and security, the country achieved a score of 1.561, indicating a high level of safety for its citizens. Additionally, with a score of 1.181 in ongoing domestic and international conflict, Portugal demonstrates a remarkable state of peace with very few internal or external conflicts.
The Global Peace Index, produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), is the world’s leading measure of global peacefulness. The 2024 GPI ranks 163 countries based on various indicators, including levels of violence, conflict, and militarisation. The Index aims to present a comprehensive data-driven analysis of peace trends, the economic value of peace, and the factors that contribute to peaceful societies.
