Pakistan Tops Global Terrorism Index 2026

Pakistan has ranked 1st in the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026 for the first time

It is now considered the most terrorism-affected country in the world

Rising Terrorism in Pakistan:

Terrorism-related deaths increased by about 6% in 2025

Around 1,139 people were killed in terrorist incidents

Over 1,000 attacks were recorded

This is the highest number of deaths since 2013

Global Trend :

Despite Pakistan’s situation, terrorism deaths worldwide have decreased

Global deaths fell by around 28%, reaching the lowest level in years

Key Global Insight:

A few countries (including Pakistan) account for a large share of global terrorism deaths

Terrorism is increasingly concentrated in conflict-prone regions

About Global Terrorism Index (GTI):

Released by: Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)

Covers: 163 countries (99%+ of world population)

Measures terrorism based on: Number of attacks, Deaths, Injuries & Hostages

Top 5 Most Affected Countries (GTI 2026):

The countries most impacted by terrorism are:

Pakistan

Burkina Faso

Syria

Mali

Niger

Most of these countries are located in conflict-prone regions, especially Sub-Saharan Africa (Sahel region)

Bottom 5 Least Affected Countries:

Countries at the bottom have almost zero impact of terrorism (score near 0)

Examples include:

Singapore

Kuwait

Panama

Laos

Albania

These countries are considered highly stable with strong internal security systems

Basic Concept:

Global Terrorism Index (GTI) is a global ranking that shows which countries are most affected by terrorism

It helps governments understand patterns, causes, and trends of terrorism worldwide