Reports have been released on the most peaceful countries in the world, with some outlets listing the top 10 and others listing the top 20. The rankings appear to vary slightly from one outlet to another, but certain countries such as Switzerland, Japan, and New Zealand are consistently mentioned as being among the most peaceful. The rankings also suggest that some countries, including the US and Israel, have lower peace rankings, while countries like the Netherlands and Singapore are considered to be among the safest.