Vietnam has recently been ranked 38th out of 163 countries and territories in the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI) with 1,721 points, moving up three places and improving its score from the previous year (41st – 1,802 points). In a context where the average level of peace in the world continues to decline, Vietnam’s progress is a positive sign for its security, social environment, and macroeconomic stability.
Within Southeast Asia, Vietnam currently ranks third in the region, only after Singapore (6th) and Malaysia (13th). The next group includes Timor-Leste (51st), Laos (49th), and Indonesia (48th), while Thailand (86th), Cambodia (87th), and the Philippines (108th) are in the latter half of the ranking; Myanmar remains at the bottom of the region in 153rd place. GPI 2025 does not include Brunei. This picture emphasizes Vietnam’s relatively “high peace” position within ASEAN while showing the growing polarization among neighboring economies.
Methodologically, the Global Peace Index is constructed and published annually by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP); the 2025 edition is the 19th iteration, ranking 163 countries/territories across 23 indicators in three domains: Safety & Security, Ongoing Conflict, and Militarization. The lower the GPI score, the more peaceful a country is. This index is widely used by investors, insurers, and logistics companies to assess business environment risks.
In a global context, the 2025 GPI records a 0.36% decrease in the average level of peace, marking the sixth consecutive year of decline. IEP also estimates the economic impact of violence in 2024 to be USD 19.97 trillion in PPP terms, equivalent to 11.6% of the global economy – highlighting the “cost of instability” on growth and welfare. Vietnam’s improvement in rank and score against this deteriorating trend is, therefore, significant.
Regionally, Singapore maintains its very high position globally, while Malaysia remains in the “high peace” group. Vietnam has overtaken Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines, reflecting the positive correlation between social stability, security, and economic resilience. In contrast, Myanmar is still the least peaceful country in the Asia-Pacific region, posing significant risks to border trade and investment.
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