At a time when global security is a major concern, identifying the world’s safest countries is more important than ever. According to the 2024 update, countries such as Iceland, New Zealand, and Singapore were often ranked as the safest countries due to their low crime rates, stable political environments, and high standards of living.
The top 10 safest countries on world in 2024 will be listed below.
10 – Ireland
Ireland is one of the top three countries in the 2023 World Peace Index. It is a country with a stable political environment, effective law enforcement, and low rates of violent crime. However, petty crimes such as misdemeanor and misdemeanor crimes may occur in tourist areas. Visitors are therefore advised to take the usual safety precautions.
9 – Czech Republic
Ranking ninth among the world’s safest countries is the Czech Republic. The country receives a score of 1 out of 5 on the Global Peace Index’s composites for access to weapons and internal organized conflicts. It features secure areas, low rates of crime, restricted access to weapons, and little harm from terrorism. Prague, the nation’s capital, is regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful and safest cities.
8 – Canada
Canada ranks 8th on the list of safest countries in the world for 2024. Factors that contribute to the country’s security include low crime rates, strict gun control laws, efficient law enforcement, and a stable political environment. The country scores 1 out of 5 on the 2023 World Peace Index in the composite group of organized conflict (internal), violent crime, and political stability.
7 – Slovenia
Slovenia is ranked among the world’s ten safest countries. It has incredibly low crime rates, with relatively few violent crimes. With a score of 1 out of 5 in the composites for violent crime, political terror, and terrorist activity, the country is ranked 8th in the 2023 Global Peace Index.
6 – Switzerland
Switzerland ranks 6th on the list of the 30 safest countries in the world. The country ranks among the top 10 countries in the 2023 Global Peace Index, scoring 1 out of 5 for the combination of organized conflict (domestic), violent crime, and political instability. Minor crimes such as pickpocketing and wallet theft occur in tourist areas and large cities, but violent crimes are rare.
5 – Singapore
Singapore is one of the five safest countries in the world. In the 2023 Global Peace Index, the country is ranked 6th in the areas of access to arms, organized conflict (internal), violent demonstrations, violent crime, and complex terrorist activities with a score of 1 out of 5. Singaporeans enjoy trust in the Singapore Police Force, and the country has strict rules and penalties for breaking the law.
4 – New Zealand
New Zealand is number 4 on the list of the top 30 safest countries in the world. Coincidentally, the 2023 World Peace Index also ranks first with a score of 1 out of 5 in the areas of access to arms, organized conflict (internal), violent crime, political instability and political terrorism. It is ranked 4th. It has a stable government and provides a reliable basis for maintaining public order. Additionally, the country’s strong community values contribute to a safe and supportive atmosphere.
3 – Austria
Austria is one of the top three safest countries in the world. Crime rates are very low, making it a safe place to live and visit. The country received a score of 1 out of 5 in the categories of organized conflict (internal), violent crime, political instability and political terrorism in the 2023 World Peace Index.
2 – Denmark
Denmark ranks second on the list of safest countries in the world. It also ranks second in the 2023 World Peace Index with a score of 1 out of 5 in the categories of organized conflict (domestic), violent crime, political instability, political terrorism, and terrorist activities.
1 – Iceland
The country topping the list of safest countries in the world in 2024 is Iceland. Because the country has a small population, crime rates are also low. Iceland also tops the 2023 World Peace Index list.
