Institute for Economics & Peace
An independent think tank that measures peace, conflict and terrorism and their economic costs, publishing country indices used by governments and researchers.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Organisation
- Type
- Non-profit or think tank
- Also known as
- IEP
- Flagship output
- Global Peace Index (latest: Global Peace Index 2026, June 2026)
- Category
- Systemic & global risk reports
- Also covers
- Risk event data & monitoring
- Tier
- Tier 1: Global Peace Index is globally cited by governments, media and UN bodies
- Headquarters
- Sydney, Australia
- Coverage
- Global peace, conflict, terrorism and ecological threat, 160+ countries
- Public access
- Free
- Latest activity seen
- 11 Jun 2026
- Evidence
- Verified
How it produces intelligence
Composite quantitative indices: the Global Peace Index ranks 163 countries on 23 indicators of safety, conflict and militarisation.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Leadership
- Steve Killelea, Founder and Executive Chairman
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Peace Index | Index | Annual | Global Peace Index 2026 | Jun 2026 | Read report |
| Global Terrorism Index | Index | Annual | Visit site |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by Institute for Economics & Peace, summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
Global peacefulness fell for a twelfth straight year; 119 countries are now less peaceful than in 2008, mostly because of conflict.
11 Jun 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: US falls again in global peace rankings (Spokesman-Review)The United States dropped six places to 134th, driven by political instability and violent demonstrations.
11 Jun 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: US falls again in global peace rankings (Spokesman-Review)Violence costs the ten least peaceful countries an average 23.4% of GDP, against 2.2% for the ten most peaceful; Iceland tops the index for a nineteenth year.
11 Jun 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: US falls again in global peace rankings (Spokesman-Review)
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Questions about Institute for Economics & Peace
What is Institute for Economics & Peace?
An independent think tank that measures peace, conflict and terrorism and their economic costs, publishing country indices used by governments and researchers.
How does Institute for Economics & Peace produce its intelligence?
Composite quantitative indices: the Global Peace Index ranks 163 countries on 23 indicators of safety, conflict and militarisation.
Where is Institute for Economics & Peace based?
Institute for Economics & Peace is based in Sydney, Australia.
What does Institute for Economics & Peace cover?
Its work covers conflict & security, terrorism & crime, social unrest, governance & fragility, climate & environment, with a focus on Global.
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