Peacefulness - Intelpoint

Mauritius is the most peaceful nation in sub-Saharan Africa and ranks 22nd globally, with a Global Peace Index (GPI) of 1.577.

Mauritius leads in Africa, ranking 22nd globally, with the best GPI score in sub-Saharan Africa (1.577).
Iceland continues to lead as the most peaceful nation in the world with an impressive GPI of 1.112.
Madagascar and Botswana rank 2nd and 3rd in sub-Saharan Africa, with GPI scores of 1.838 and 1.863, respectively.
The peace gap is evident, with sub-Saharan Africa’s top scorer, Mauritius, trailing behind global leaders.
Despite making the sub-Saharan top ten, Angola ranks 72nd globally, highlighting room for significant improvement.
Europe dominates the global top ten peace rankings, showcasing the impact of regional stability and cooperation.
Nigeria ranks 38 in the continent and 147 worldwide with a GPI of 2.907

Nigeria's Peace Index have worsened since 2008, reaching one of its worst scores in 2024

The 2024 Global Peace Index reveals a decline in peacefulness in 97 countries, the highest since the index began. Nigeria is among the nations affected by regional conflicts and rising violence. With a peace index score of 2.91, Nigeria is facing increasing challenges. A deteriorating peace score impacts foreign investment and economic stability. Global economic losses due to violence reached $19.1 trillion in 2023.