Women, Peace and Security Index 2025/26: Global Rankings Released

The Women, Peace and Security Index 2025/26 is a report that ranks 181 countries based on how well women are doing in terms of inclusion, justice, and security.

Denmark is the best country for women, while Afghanistan is the worst.

The United States improved its ranking to 31st, and India is at 131st.

The report shows that 676 million women around the world have been affected by conflict, which is a big increase from 2010.

Some countries, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, have made big improvements, even though many places are still struggling.

The report highlights that progress for women has slowed down or even gone backward in many parts of the world.