UAE crowned as the ‘World's Safest Country' in 2025; here are 15 other countries on the list
It has left behind 167 countries to get the top position.
Other GCC nations
The list also had names of many other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, including Qatar (third spot) and Oman (sixth spot). Saudi Arabia took the 14th spot and Bahrain came in 15th place. It's a proud moment for all these countries!
What makes the UAE a safe nation
The UAE topped the list for several reasons. One of the main reasons would be its strict laws regarding crime, drug use and public behavior.
There are penalties for violations which is why there is less crime in the nation. The police presence is absolutely strong so people think twice before doing anything unlawful in the UAE.
The next factor would be the country's strong economy and high standard of living. The government of UAE thinks for the people's welfare and job opportunities.
Tourists in the UAE also report feeling safe in the country as compared to several other global destinations.
Let's have a look at top 15 safest countries in the world, as per Numbeo's 'Safety Index by Country 2025 Mid-Year'
1. United Arab Emirates – 85.2
2. Andorra – 84.8
3. Qatar – 84.6
4. Taiwan – 83.0
5. Macao (China) – 81.8
6. Oman – 81.4
7. Isle Of Man – 79.1
8. Hong Kong (China) – 78.5
9. Armenia – 77.6
10. Singapore – 77.4
11. Japan – 77.3
12. China – 76.5
13. Estonia – 76.5
14. Saudi Arabia – 76.3
15. Bahrain – 76.2
Slovenia (75.6), Monaco (75.3), Croatia (74.6), Netherlands (74.2) and Iceland (74.2) also made it to the top 20 on the list.
And now let's have a quick look at least safe countries as per the survey.
World's least safe countries
As per latest data, the least safe country of the year is Haiti, with a safety score of just 19.0. Papua New Guinea (19.3) and Venezuela (19.5) were in second and third position, respectively.
Here are 10 least safe countries according to the list
1. Haiti (19.0)
2. Papua New Guinea (19.3)
3. Venezuela (19.5)
4. Afghanistan (24.8)
5. South Africa (25.4)
6. Honduras (28.1)
7. Trinidad and Tobago (29.0)
8. Syria (31.6)
9. Jamaica (32.6)
10. Peru (33.3)
Now you know which countries are safe and which are not so safe for travellers yet.
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