The 2025 Global Peace Index, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, ranked Morocco 85th out of 163 countries worldwide, placing it seventh in the Arab region. The Institute for Economics and Peace has released the 19th edition of its Global Peace Index, ranking 163 countries and territories according to their levels of peacefulness. The report, produced by the Sydney-based institute, covers 99.7% of the world's population and draws on 23 indicators to offer the most comprehensive data-driven analysis to date of global peace trends, the economic impact of peace, and strategies for building more peaceful societies. It evaluates peace across three key dimensions: societal safety and security, ongoing domestic and international conflict, and the degree of militarization. Morocco ranked 85th globally, falling seven spots compared to last year's index, with a score of 2.012. (In this index, a lower score reflects a higher level of peace.) Within the Arab world, Qatar led the region (27th globally), followed by Kuwait (31st), Oman (42nd), the United Arab Emirates (52nd), and Jordan (72nd). Tunisia ranked just ahead of Morocco at 81st, with Saudi Arabia (90th) and Algeria (92nd) rounding out the regional list. Globally, Iceland remains the most peaceful country, a position it has held since 2008. It is followed by Ireland, Austria, New Zealand, and Switzerland—all of which, except Switzerland, were among the top 10 in the index's inaugural edition. These countries consistently demonstrate high levels of «positive peace», which indicates strong institutional resilience and the capacity to absorb shocks. Highest levels since the end of World War II The 2025 index highlights a continuing global decline in peace. Several indicators that typically precede large-scale conflict have reached their highest levels since the end of World War II. At the same time, more countries are expanding their military capabilities amid rising geopolitical tensions, growing economic uncertainty, and the breakdown of traditional alliances. Currently, there are 59 active interstate conflicts, the highest number since 1945, marking an increase of three compared to the previous year. In 2024 alone, 17 countries experienced armed conflicts that caused more than 1,000 fatalities. Meanwhile, the rate of successful conflict resolution has plummeted: wars ending in clear victories have declined from 49% in the 1970s to just 9% over the past decade, and peace agreements have dropped from 23% to 4%. Conflicts have also become more internationalized and harder to resolve, with 78 countries currently involved in cross-border wars. This trend is attributed to a more fragmented global geopolitical order, heightened rivalry among major powers, and the growing influence of mid-sized regional actors that are increasingly assertive in their spheres of influence.
