This small country is the world's safest, India beats US and UK in ranking, Pakistan and China stand at...
World's Safest Country: Do you know which is the safest country in the world? Andorra, which is a tiny European country surrounded by snowy mountains, has become the safest country in 2025 by beating superpowers. Middle East countries such as UAE, Qatar and Oman have also managed to make it to the top five. Meanwhile, India has left behind developed countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom. Pakistan's ranking is ahead of India in the safest country ranking.
According to a report by Numbeo Safety Index 2025, Andorra, which has the population of only 80,000 people, is the safest country in the world. The report has mentioned safety ranking of a total of 147 countries.
What Are The Top 10 Safe Countries?
As per the report, Andorra is the safest country world with a score of 84.7 in the Numbeo Safety Index 2025. It is followed by the United Arab Emirates (84.5), Qatar (84.2), Taiwan (82.9) and Oman (81.7) in the top five. The other countries which have made their place in the top 10 ranking are — Isle of Man (79.0), Hong Kong (78.5), Armenia (77.9), Singapore (77.4), and Japan (77.1). Citizens here feel themselves the safest.
India Ahead Of America And Britain
India's performance in the ranking, at 66th out of 147 countries with a score of 55.7, surpasses US (89th, 50.8) and the UK (87th, 51.7). The result is surely unexpected given India's previous perception as a secure and stable nation.
China On Top Among South Asian Countries
China has secured 15th position with a score of 76.0. Notably, Beijing's ranking is the best in the South Asian region. It is followed by Sri Lanka (59th, score 57.9), Pakistan (65th, score: 56.3) and India (66th, score: 55.7).
Notably, Bangladesh has been ranked 126th with a score of 38.4, while Afghanistan is on the 144th position with a score of 24.9.
Most Unsafe Countries In The World
According to the report, Venezuela is the most unsafe country in the world with the lowest score of 19.3. It is followed by Papua New Guinea (19.7), Haiti (21.1), Afghanistan (24.9), South Africa (25.3), Honduras (28.0), Trinidad and Tobago (29.1), Syria (31.9), Jamaica (32.6) and Peru (32.9). these are the country where the highest concerns were recorded about people's safety.
What Is Numbeo Safety Index?
A global index, reflecting user-reported crime rates, safety perceptions, policing challenges, and personal safety concerns, has been compiled. Note that this index may vary from official government statistics.
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