Top Ranking Safe Nations Globally
The Lowdown on Global Safety: A 2025 Review
Iceland nabs the top spot as the world's safest destination, with a score of 18.23 out of 100. Following closely are Singapore (19.99) and Denmark (20.05). Europe houses 12 out of the 15 safest countries, with Switzerland holding the eighth position globally.
digs deeper, revealing that Austria, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic rank as the top three European destinations. Portugal, while appearing 12th in Europe, places 15th overall worldwide. Conversely, the Philippines, Colombia, and Mexico are the least safe countries globally.
Sadly, these countries grapple with significant internal violence and instability, with the Philippines leading the pack with a score of 82.32. Colombia and Mexico aren't far behind, scoring 79.21 and 78.43, respectively.
Europe boasts 30 of the 50 safest destinations, including the Netherlands and Belgium. However, France ranks lower due to ongoing concerns over terrorism, nestling at the 80th position worldwide. Ukraine and Russia close out the global rankings, reflecting the impact of their prolonged conflict.
Latin America offers a mixed bag of safety levels. while boasting relatively high safety scores, struggle with internal instability.
In Asia, Singapore stands tall as the second-safest country, while the Philippines trails at the bottom. This contrast – peace versus conflict – highlights Asia's profound security disparities.
The HelloSafe Index, updated annually, collates data from UN agencies, the World Bank, and international search bodies. It covers 35 criteria across five main categories, such as environmental and political risks, armed conflict, and healthcare infrastructure, offering a comprehensive view of global safety.
HelloSafe's Top 15 Safest Countries, 2025:
- Iceland (18.23 points)
- Singapore (19.99 points)
- Denmark (20.05 points)
- Austria
- Switzerland
- Czech Republic
- Slovenia
- Finland
- Ireland
- Hungary
- Bhutan (22.98 points)
- Qatar (23.33 points)
- Slovakia
- Estonia
- Portugal[2][4].
The news of the 2025 HelloSafe Index reveals Portugal, despite ranking 12th in Europe, positions 15th globally among the safest countries. In terms of lifestyle and travel, Portugal offers a safe environment for tourists, albeit with lower scores compared to the top three European destinations. Despite Europe's reputation for safety, concern over internal instability is apparent in some countries, such as France, which ranks lower due to ongoing terrorism threats.
