Planning to travel abroad? Wanna know the safest places to head to? Let's look at which nations make it to the top of the 2025 edition of Numbeo’s Safety Index by Country.
The index reflects how safe individuals feel day and night, based on their experiences with dangers like theft, assault, harassment, prejudice related to race, gender or religion and more.
The tiny country in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain, is the safest country in the world with a score of 84.7. Even without a military and only a small police force, Andorra stays safe.
The UAE comes second with a score of 84.5 Crime levels are very low here, mainly due to strong policing, widespread CCTV coverage and a quick and effective justice system.
Qatar is the third safest country in the world, with a safety score of 84.2. It has modern facilities and strong laws, which help keep crime levels very low.
One of the safest countries in both Asia and the world, it earns a proud 82.9. For most travellers, the biggest challenge is simply the language, not safety.
Yet another safe haven in the Middle East, Oman flaunts a safety score of 81.7, for both locals and visitors. It is a peaceful kingdom ruled by a sultan.
A beautiful island located in the Irish Sea between Britain and Ireland, it is a self-run territory under the British Crown. With a safety score of 79, it’s considered a great spot to live or visit. Costs are high but not much more than mainland UK.
This Special Administrative Region of China is densely populated and a very important financial centre. It’s also among the safest places to visit, with a safety score of 78.5.
This landlocked but gorgeous nation within the Caucasus region has a safety score of 77.6. Its beauty is matched by its safety and peace.