Azerbaijan has solidified its standing as one of the world’s safest countries from the threat of terrorism, improving its position in the newly released Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026 report.
According to the latest findings from the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) received today, the nation advanced three places to rank 93rd. Its terrorism threat index decreased significantly from “0.233” in the previous year’s report to “0.123” in 2026, placing it high among countries with a low impact of terrorism.
The report identifies Pakistan (with an index of 8.574), Burkina Faso (8.324), and Niger (7.816) as the countries most impacted by terrorist activity, placing them at the top of the index.
The comprehensive ranking also positions other global and regional powers, including Syria at 6th, the United States at 28th, France at 35th, and Trkiye at 36th. In the wider region, Georgia was ranked 77th and Armenia 81st.
The GTI is a crucial reference for international bodies such as the United Nations, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the World Bank. The annual report is also considered a key source by governments and corporations when evaluating foreign investment risks within a broad economic framework.
The index”s calculations are based on a multitude of indicators, including the number of terrorist incidents, fatalities, serious consequences, hostages, and the effectiveness of counter-terrorism measures and investigations.
International reports have noted that Azerbaijan’s high level of internal security is a significant achievement, particularly given its location in a sensitive and complex geopolitical region. This success is attributed to effective state policies and the diligent work of its security agencies in combating terrorism.
The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan has previously emphasised that security and stability must remain the foremost priority on any country”s agenda, stating that without them, “all other efforts are meaningless.”