Doha: The National Planning Council announced Monday that the State of Qatar ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa region in the 2026 Global Peace Index, reinforcing its position as one of the region's most stable and secure countries despite a challenging global and regional environment.
According to Qatar News Agency, the results also showed an improvement in the Societal Safety and Security domain, with Qatar's score rising from 1.400 to 1.369 in 2026. This progress demonstrates the effectiveness of the country's institutions, national capabilities, and social cohesion in maintaining security, public safety, and stability.
Published annually by the Institute for Economics and Peace, the Global Peace Index measures the level of peace across countries by assessing indicators related to societal safety and security, ongoing domestic and international conflict, and militarization.
The index serves as an important benchmark for policymakers to assess the stability and security of countries and the conditions that support sustainable development, investment, and quality of life.