Sri Lanka climbs 14 places on Global Peace Index
The jump to 67th, second in South Asia, signals how far the mood has shifted since 2022.
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Sri Lanka has climbed 14 places to 67th on the 2026 Global Peace Index, ranking second in South Asia and signalling how far the national mood has shifted since the upheaval of 2022.
A fragile calm
Analysts attribute the improvement to political stability and the steady economic recovery, while cautioning that social pressures and the cost of living remain real.
For a country rebuilding its image abroad, the ranking is a welcome marker.
Senior Political Correspondent
Nimal has covered Sri Lankan politics for over fifteen years, from parliament to the provinces.
