- 2023 Global Peace Index, released by the Institute for Economics and Peace, provides a comprehensive ranking of the most peaceful countries in the world.
- The 17th edition of the annual Global Peace Index (GPI), the world’s leading measure of peacefulness, reveals the average level of global peacefulness deteriorated for the ninth consecutive year, with 84 countries recording an improvement and 79 a deterioration.
- Iceland: The No. 1 Most Peaceful Country: Iceland has retained its position as the most peaceful country since the inaugural study in 2008. It excels in domains such as ongoing domestic and international conflict, societal safety and security, and militarization. Additionally, Iceland ranks as the third happiest country globally, following Finland and Denmark.
- European Dominance in Peacefulness: Seven out of the top 10 most peaceful countries in the world are located in Europe. Denmark, Ireland, and Switzerland are among the nations that contribute to Europe’s peaceful reputation. New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, and Slovenia also feature prominently in the top 10.
| RANK | REGION | SCORE |
| 1 | Iceland | 1.124 |
| 2 | Denmark | 1.31 |
| 3 | Ireland | 1.312 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 1.313 |
| 5 | Austria | 1.316 |
| 6 | Singapore | 1.332 |
| 7 | Portugal | 1.333 |
| 8 | Slovenia | 1.334 |
| 9 | Japan | 1.336 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 1.339 |
AIFF Men’s Footballer of the Year 2022 -23 Awards