Romania ranked as 45th most peaceful country globally in 2026 Global Peace Index

13 July 2026 Romania was the 45th most peaceful country in the world in 2026, down one place from 2025, according to a yearly ranking compiled by Travel + Leisure. Each year, the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), an independent and non-partisan think tank, publishes the Global Peace Index. Now in its 20th edition, the index ranks 163 independent states and territories, covering 99.7% of the world's population. To do so, it uses 23 "qualitative and quantitative indicators" to measure peace across three key areas: societal safety and security, ongoing domestic and international conflict, and militarization. The lower the final score, the more peaceful the country. Overall, low crime rates, strong social cohesion, and stunning natural landscapes determine the Global Peace Index ranking