The city-state, long praised for its order and efficiency, has been declared the safest country in Asia and the sixth most peaceful in the world, according to the 2025 Global Peace Index.
A Reputation for Stability Confirmed
Singapore has secured the top spot as Asia’s safest country in 2025, according to the Global Peace Index, an annual ranking compiled by the Institute for Economics and Peace. Globally, the island nation ranked sixth, underscoring its reputation as one of the most secure and well-governed societies in the world.
The index highlights Singapore’s consistently low crime rates, near-absence of violent conflict, and a governance system that emphasizes discipline, order, and strong institutions. For a region often defined by sharp contrasts in stability, Singapore stands out as an outlier—both in safety and predictability.
| Rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | 1.357 |
| 2 | Japan | 1.440 |
| 3 | Malaysia | 1.469 |
| 4 | Bhutan | 1.536 |
| 5 | Mongolia | 1.719 |
| 6 | Vietnam | 1.721 |
| 7 | Taiwan | 1.730 |
| 8 | South Korea | 1.736 |
| 9 | Timor-Leste | 1.758 |
| 10 | Laos | 1.783 |
Japan and Malaysia Follow
Two other Asian nations joined Singapore in the upper tier of the global rankings: Japan at 12th and Malaysia at 13th. Both countries scored well on internal security and social cohesion, reflecting their relatively low levels of violent crime and political instability. Still, their distance from Singapore in the rankings suggests a gap in governance models and law enforcement efficiency.
Measuring Peace
The Global Peace Index evaluates countries across three key domains: societal safety and security, ongoing conflict, and militarization. Singapore’s high placement is attributed to its stringent law enforcement, limited military involvement in domestic affairs, and sustained public trust in its institutions.
By contrast, countries struggling with political unrest, regional tensions, or high crime rates ranked lower, highlighting the uneven distribution of peace across Asia.
A Benchmark for the Region
For Singapore, the recognition reinforces its role as a model of stability in Asia. At a time when regional security concerns—from territorial disputes to domestic polarization—dominate headlines, the city-state’s ability to project safety has not only attracted global investors but also positioned it as a benchmark for governance and social order.
As the 2025 Global Peace Index suggests, Singapore’s success lies in showing that peace is not accidental—it is engineered, maintained, and deeply institutionalized.
