Ghana has dropped to the 55th position in the 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI), a decline from its 51st ranking in 2023 and a more significant fall from 40th place in 2022.
Within the Sub-Saharan region, Ghana now ranks 4th, after losing its position as the second most peaceful country, falling behind Mauritius, Madagascar, and Botswana.
The 18th edition of the Global Peace Index, produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), assessed 163 countries based on their levels of peacefulness, covering 99.7% of the global population.
As Ghana approaches the December 7 elections, maintaining a peaceful electoral process is crucial for the country's democratic stability, preventing localised conflicts, and addressing emerging security threats.