- Pakistan has topped the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026 with a score of 8.57, replacing Burkina Faso as the country most affected by terrorism.
- This marks the first time since 2011 that Pakistan has ranked at the top of the index.
- The report, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, highlights a sharp rise in violence across the country.
- A key factor behind this surge is the growing activity of militant groups such as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).
- Additionally, strained relations with neighbouring countries and ongoing regional instability have further worsened the security situation.
- These combined factors have led to a significant increase in terror incidents, making Pakistan the most impacted nation in the latest rankings.
- Iran is ranked 18th in the Global Terrorism Index 2026, while the US is placed in the 28th spot.
Top 10 Countries in Global Terrorism Index 2026:
The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026 highlights the countries most affected by terrorism, with Africa continuing to dominate the rankings.
| Rank | Country | GTI Score | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | 8.57 | Highest impact; major violence from TTP and BLA; 1,139 deaths in 2025 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 8.58 | Jihadist insurgencies in Sahel region; heavy civilian toll |
| 3 | Syria | 8.00 | Ongoing conflict, ISIS remnants, regional instability |
| 4 | Mali | 7.91 | Islamist groups expanding influence in rural areas |
| 5 | Niger | 7.77 | Cross-border attacks from Boko Haram and IS affiliates |
| 6 | Nigeria | 7.65 | Boko Haram and ISWAP continue deadly campaigns |
| 7 | Somalia | 7.61 | Al-Shabaab remains dominant insurgent force |
| 8 | Israel | 7.46 | Entered Top 10 for first time; surge in militant attacks |
| 9 | Afghanistan | 7.26 | Taliban rule, but ISIS-K continues attacks |
| 10 | Cameroon | 6.94 | Boko Haram spillover and separatist violence |
- India is placed 13th on the list, followed by Myanmar.
Global Terrorism Index 2026 India ranking:
- According to the 2026 Global Terrorism Index, India has a score of 6.43, with the country recording more than 142 terror-related incidents, more than 100 fatalities, and 118 injuries in 2025.
What is Global Terrorism Index?
- The Global Terrorism Index is a comprehensive study analysing the impact of terrorism for 163 countries covering 99.7 per cent of the world’s population.
- In 2025, the report noted that deaths from terrorism fell by 28 per cent to 5,582, and incidents decreased by 22 per cent to 2,944, marking the lowest figures since 2007.
Source: livemint
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