For travellers planning their adventures in 2025, and local residents, a sense of security and well-being is paramount.
The 2025 Safety Index from Numbeo is a prominent crowd-sourced global database, and each year, it provides valuable insights into perceived global safety by assessing crime rates, daytime and nighttime safety feelings, and overall security perceptions reported by residents.
Topping the list of the Safest Countries in the World is the tiny European principality of Andorra, with a population of approximately just 81,000 people. The country is nestled high in the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain, and is loved throughout the region for its luxury ski resorts and beautiful landscapes.
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Although a European destination tops the polling, the list's top ten is heavily skewed towards GCC and Asian countries. Coming in second place is neighbours the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar in third position, with Oman following in fifth place. Asian countries like Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan also round out the top ten safest countries in the world.
Saudi Arabia is well positioned within the top 20 safest counties in the world, ranking at 14th safest country.
The United Kingdom places in 87th place, with the United States of America following close behind in 89th position, whilst France is positioned at 110.
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When looking at this list, it's important to remember that the Numbeo Safety Index reflects perceptions based on user-submitted data. While it provides a valuable snapshot of how safe people feel in different countries, it's always important for travellers to stay informed about local conditions and exercise standard safety precautions regardless of the destination. This includes being aware of your surroundings, securing personal belongings, and staying updated on any local advisories.
The Safest Countries in the World for 2025
- Andorra – 84.7
- United Arab Emirates – 84.5
- Qatar – 84.2
- Taiwan – 82.9
- Oman – 81.7
- Isle Of Man – 79.0
- Hong Kong – 78.5
- Armenia – 77.9
- Singapore – 77.4
- Japan – 77.1
- Monaco – 76.7
- Estonia – 76.3
- Slovenia – 76.2
- Saudi Arabia – 76.1
- China – 76.0
- Bahrain – 75.5
- South Korea – 75.1
- Croatia – 74.5
- Iceland – 74.3
- Denmark – 74.0
- Georgia - 73.7
- Czech Republic - 73.5
- Switzerland - 73.5
- Finland - 73.2
- Rwanda - 73.1
- Netherlands - 73.1
- Uzbekistan - 72.1
- Poland - 71.0
- Brunei - 70.7
- Austria - 70.5
Take a look at the full listing of 147 countries, right here.
