Albania drops in global index: Less calm, more insecure

Albania has become less peaceful during 2025, as determined by the latest Global Peace Index report, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).

Albania has lost positions in the world rankings, ranking 52nd out of 163 countries this year, a drop compared to last year's ranking.

On the global map, Albania is placed among the countries that have achieved a high level of peace. But the internal picture shows a slight deterioration in the score, with 1,812 points this year, compared to 1,809 points in 2024. It should be noted that in this index, the closer a country is to the value 1, the more peaceful it is considered.

Region and Europe: Albania in the middle of the rankings

In the Western Balkans region, Albania ranks third, after Montenegro (34th place) and North Macedonia (51st). Then come Bosnia and Herzegovina (59th), Kosovo (63rd) and Serbia (64th), with Kosovo in particular having deteriorated by 3 positions compared to a year ago.

In relation to the European continent, Albania ranks 28th out of 36 countries, leaving behind countries like France and Cyprus, but lagging behind most EU countries. At the top of the European and world rankings is Iceland again, with a score of 1,095 points, considered for years the most peaceful country in the world.

Where does Albania fall?

The report is based on three main pillars: social security, the extent of internal and international conflicts, and the degree of militarization. Albania shows significant weaknesses in two of these areas:

For social safety, the country has a low score of 2,038 points, reflecting high levels of perceived crime, violent protests, and political instability.

For the degree of militarization, Albania is rated with 2,021 points, marking the greatest deterioration compared to last year — an indicator related to increased military spending or the lack of civilian control over military structures.

Meanwhile, in terms of ongoing conflicts, the rating is 1,403 points, slightly better than average, reflecting the lack of open clashes but not necessarily a stable internal situation.

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