Study: Malaysia is the 19th Most Peaceful Country in the World, Out of 163 Countries

Malaysia is known for its warm and welcoming people who value harmony and mutual respect. Despite its rough edges, the country is a melting pot of cultures, with Malays, Chinese, Indians, and various other groups living together in peace.

That brings us to the latest international rankings where Malaysia earned a spot among the Most Peaceful Countries, as shared by @rankingroyals.

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We’re in 19th place and at peace!

Malaysia ranks 19th in the Global Peace Index with a score of 1.513. Close behind is Belgium at 20th place with a score of 1.523.

Iceland tops the rankings with an impressive score of 1.124, while Denmark follows in 2nd place with a score of 1.310, and Ireland comes in 3rd with a score of 1.312.

“From Iceland’s geographical isolation and commitment to renewable energy to Switzerland’s neutrality and strong institutions, these countries demonstrate that peace is possible and sustainable.”

Global Peace Index provides thorough, data-driven analysis to date

Global Peace Index, produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), evaluates the peacefulness of 163 independent states and territories, representing 99.7% of the world’s population.

The Global Peace Index assesses the state of peace across three domains: the level of societal safety and security, the extent of ongoing domestic and international conflict, and the degree of militarisation.

“With 84 countries recorded improvements in peacefulness, 79 countries recorded deteriorations and the average level of global peacefulness deteriorated by 0.42%.”

Do you think Malaysia deserves its 19th place ranking out of 163 countries? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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