5. Angola: Unshaken by the horrors of past conflicts and wars, the south African economy of Angola has made great strides in being one of the most-peaceful states in Africa. The country ranked 88 out of 162 states across the world, with a total national cost of violence being US$ 17 billion. On issues of incarceration, the country scored the highest rating of 1.6 case(s) out of 5 with violence and demonstrations being 2 out of 5.