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This latest ranking in the world is third in New Zealand
Reprinted from the New Zealand Chinese Pioneer Public Account (ID: Chinese_Herald)
While others are desperately increasing military spending and engaging in military supplies, New Zealand is living a small life seriously.
The latest global peace index is released, and New Zealand has directly reached the third place in the world! It has become one of the safest and most comfortable countries in the world.
According to the latest Global Peace Index (GPI) released by the Institute for Economics and Peace, New Zealand ranks third among 163 independent countries and regions, becoming one of the safest countries in the world. This result is improved from the fifth place in 2024.
The index covers 99.7% of the world’s population and conducts a comprehensive assessment from the aspects of “social security and public security, domestic and international conflicts, and military level”.
GPIIt is the world’s first and most comprehensive peace index, and has been widely cited by the United Nations, the World Bank, international policy research institutions, media and academic circles. Many governments will also use it as a reference for national security and foreign policy.
Iceland has been at the top of the list since 2008 and is still ranked first this year; Ireland ranks second.
In other major countries,Australia ranks 18ththe United Kingdom ranked 30th, while the United States fell far to 128th.
China ranks 98th, lower than Rwanda (91), Cambodia (87), and Thailand (86th).
Ukraine, which has been in full swing for a long time, ranks 162, and Russia ranks last on the list.
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According to reports, New Zealand almost won full marks on the two major indicators of “social security” and “domestic and international conflicts”, becoming the most ideal livable place for people around the world.
New Zealand has a similar land area to that of the United Kingdom, but its population is only about 5.2 million. New Zealand’s performance is higher than the average for OECD member countries in terms of education, healthcare, employment and income.
However, this beauty comes with a price:Affordable housing shortageIt is making it increasingly difficult for low-income people to buy a house.
The survey shows that 20% of New ZealandersIt is believed that the “rich and poor gap” is the most prominent economic problem faced by the country.
Prime Minister of New ZealandChristopher Luxon retweeted the news on social media, celebrating New Zealand’s third title in the world and said “This is by no means accidental, but arises from support for the police, a severe crackdown on gangs, and a reconstruction of law and order. ”
New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins expressed pride in the achievement and said: “New Zealand is not only safe, but also one of the most beautiful and friendly countries in the world.”
However, the GPI report also pointed out that the global situation overall tends to be tense and the degree of peace continues to decline. ,
The report stressed that since World War II, many factors that have led to large-scale conflicts have risen to new highs, global military spending has continued to increase, geopolitical tensions have intensified, traditional alliances have collapsed, and economic uncertainty has risen.
Currently, there are 59 ongoing inter-country conflicts around the world, the highest record since the end of World War II, and three more than in 2024.
From a regional perspective, Western Europe and Central Europe are still the most peaceful regions in the world, with eight countries in the top ten coming from this region. The Asia-Pacific region has firmly ranked second most peaceful since 2017, and New Zealand’s ranking undoubtedly further highlights its security and stability advantages in the region.
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