17th edition of the Global Peace Index 2023; Qatar has been ranked the most peaceful country in the Middle East and North Africa

According to the 17th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2023, Qatar is the most peaceful country in the Middle East and North Africa. Qatar was also ranked 21st in the world, a two-spot increase over last year.

The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) created the index, which rates 163 autonomous nations and territories based on their level of peacefulness. It assesses the condition of peace in three areas: societal safety and security, the magnitude of ongoing domestic and international conflict, and the degree of militarization.

"Qatar remains the region's most peaceful country, a position it has held since 2008." It is the only country in the area to be listed in the top 25 most peaceful countries in the world," according to GPI.

Last year, the Global Peace Index classified Qatar as the most peaceful country in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and Qatar was named the 23rd most peaceful country in the world out of 163 countries.

"In 2023, Qatar improved in overall peacefulness, owing to reductions in political instability, external conflicts fought, and UN peacekeeping funding." The restoration of diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Egypt in 2021 aided in the improvement of Qatar's internal political situation. The GPI statement stated, "Relationships have remained stable throughout 2022, resulting in a full-year improvement in political stability." Kuwait ranked second in the MENA area and 35th internationally, while Oman, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) rounded out the top five, with Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia rounding out the top 10.