Global Terrorism Index (GTI)

Category: International Relations | Internal Security | International Indices

UPSC Notes

The Global Terrorism Index is an annual report produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP). It measures the impact of terrorism across countries using indicators related to terrorist incidents, deaths, injuries and hostages, including their distribution over time.

Key Pointers

  • Publisher: Institute for Economics & Peace.

  • Type: Research-based global index.

  • Core indicators: Terrorist incidents, fatalities, injuries and hostages.

  • Methodology: Combines multiple indicators and time periods to assess the impact of terrorism.

  • Purpose: Compare trends, identify affected regions and support policy analysis.

  • Important distinction: The GTI is not a United Nations ranking or a direct measure of all forms of political violence.

  • Policy relevance: Counter-terrorism cooperation, intelligence sharing, border management, deradicalisation and terrorist financing controls.

UPSC relevance: Internal security, international terrorism, global indices and multilateral cooperation.

Note: Country rankings and scores change each year, so consult the relevant edition before memorising numerical rankings.