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

Key takeaways:

  • 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

Mauritius is the most peaceful nation in sub-Saharan Africa, ranking 22nd globally with a Global Peace Index (GPI) of 1.577. This places it ahead of other regional contenders like Madagascar (1.838) and Botswana (1.863), showcasing its relative stability and security.

Globally, countries like Iceland (1.112), Ireland (1.303), and Austria (1.313) continue to lead the peace rankings, with Europe dominating the top spots.

Source:

Vision of Humanity

Period:

2024
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