Iceland is the world’s most peaceful country. (Image: Getty)
In a world , it’s rare to find a nation without a .
Yet, the world’s most peaceful country not only thrives without but also has no threat from .
According to the , has held the title of the most peaceful country in the world for 17 consecutive years since the index began in 2008.
This remarkable record is attributed to its absence of a standing army, navy, or air force, making it the smallest in terms of population, with around 390,000 people.
The GPI, which measures global peacefulness based on factors like safety, security, crime rates, and involvement in conflicts, consistently ranks Iceland at the top.
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Iceland has held the title of the most peaceful country in the world for 17 consecutive years. (Image: Getty)
The country enjoys exceptionally low crime rates, with police officers generally not carrying firearms.
According to the GPI, Iceland’s strong social welfare system, high levels of education, and focus on equality contribute significantly to its peaceful status.
Despite its peaceful reputation, Iceland had a rare security incident in 2022 when Reykjavík police arrested four individuals in connection with a suspected terrorist plot.
This was the first such case recorded in the country, but no further incidents have been reported since.
But as previously mentioned, Iceland’s safety extends beyond human threats as the country is also free from mosquitoes.
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Iceland also has no mosquitos. (Image: Getty)
According to the Icelandic Web of Science, while Iceland has other blood-sucking insects like fleas and biting mites, mosquitoes have never been seen.
Professor Gísli Már Gíslason attributes this to Iceland’s rapidly changing weather conditions, which create an unstable environment for mosquito larvae to thrive.
Interestingly, there has been an isolated case of a mosquito found on a plane from Greenland, now preserved at the Icelandic Institute of Natural History.
However, mosquitoes have never managed to survive or reproduce in Iceland due to its fluctuating climate.
Iceland also ranks high in global happiness reports. (Image: Getty)
Iceland also ranks high in global happiness reports. The 2024 World Happiness Report places it among the top five happiest countries, thanks to its excellent healthcare, education system, and strong emphasis on equality.
The country is a trailblazer in gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights, fostering an inclusive society where everyone feels safe and respected.
Iceland also has a very low crime rate. Theft and violent crimes are rare, and the murder rate averages between 0 to 1.5 annually.