Last updated September 18, 2024
Global safety is a critical concern in this present-day world. Not only does it impact international relations, but it also influences where we choose to travel, where businesses decide to operate, and in some cases, where people choose to live. When assessing the most dangerous countries in the world, various factors come into play, including societal safety, the presence of ongoing domestic and international conflicts, and the degree of militarization. Every year, the Global Peace Index (GPI) bolsters this assessment by ranking 163 independent states and territories according to their levels of peacefulness. The GPI is based on a range of indicators related to safety, security, ongoing conflict, and militarization. The lower the score, the higher the country ranks in terms of safety. The higher the score, the more dangerous it is considered. Key findings from the 2022 GPI data include:
According to the Global Peace Index, Afghanistan tops the list of the most dangerous countries, scoring a worrying 3.55, which reflects the severe instability and conflict in the region. Yemen, with a GPI score of 3.39, comes in second, underlining the significant impact of the ongoing armed conflict in the country's safety rating. The third spot on this unnerving list is occupied by Syria, with a score of 3.36, largely due to its decade-old civil war. The fourth place is taken up by Russia with a score of 3.28. Various factors contribute to this, including political instability, militarization, and geopolitical tensions. South Sudan follows closely in the fifth spot with a GPI score of 3.18, which encompasses the strife and human rights issues the country has been grappling with. Additionally, the Democratic Republic of Congo also exhibits a high level of danger, securing the sixth position with a GPI score of 3.17, which reflects the country's internal conflict and unstable security situation. Iraq also continues to face significant challenges with regards to safety and security, reflected by their GPI score of 3.16. Rounding up the final places in the top 10 most dangerous countries are Somalia (GPI score 3.13), Central African Republic (GPI score 3.02), and Sudan (GPI score 3.01). These nations continue to struggle with a myriad of issues, including armed conflict, instability, displacements, and violence. 10 Most Dangerous Countries:
Ranked in World
#1
Ranked in World
#122
Ranked in World
#55
Ranked in World
#86
Ranked in World
#94
Ranked in World
#81
Ranked in World
#136
Ranked in World
#158
Ranked in World
#36
Ranked in World
#65
Ranked in World
#68
Ranked in World
#48
Ranked in World
#141
Ranked in World
#59
Ranked in World
#144
Ranked in World
#84
Ranked in World
#105
Ranked in World
#114
Ranked in World
#34
Ranked in World
#139
Ranked in World
#18
Ranked in World
#33
Ranked in World
#100
Ranked in World
#22
Ranked in World
#151
Ranked in World
#9
Ranked in World
#28
Ranked in World
#108
Ranked in World
#75
Ranked in World
#20
Ranked in World
#125
Ranked in World
#148
Ranked in World
#66
Ranked in World
#96
Ranked in World
#155
Ranked in World
#6
Ranked in World
#159
Ranked in World
#51
Ranked in World
#82
Ranked in World
#85
Ranked in World
#38
Ranked in World
#50
Ranked in World
#104
Ranked in World
#32
Ranked in World
#130
Ranked in World
#71
Ranked in World
#15
Ranked in World
#149
Ranked in World
#97
Ranked in World
#89
Ranked in World
#118
Ranked in World
#69
Ranked in World
#147
Ranked in World
#123
Ranked in World
#110
Ranked in World
#58
Ranked in World
#41
Ranked in World
#54
Ranked in World
#57
Ranked in World
#49
Ranked in World
#47
Ranked in World
#150
Ranked in World
#162
Ranked in World
#29
Ranked in World
#116
Ranked in World
#23
Ranked in World
#7
Ranked in World
#160
Ranked in World
#30
Ranked in World
#131
Ranked in World
#56
Ranked in World
#83
Ranked in World
#153
Ranked in World
#106
Ranked in World
#67
Ranked in World
#44
Ranked in World
#124
Ranked in World
#73
Ranked in World
#112
Ranked in World
#128
Ranked in World
#26
Ranked in World
#64
Ranked in World
#88
Ranked in World
#13
Ranked in World
#126
Ranked in World
#80
Ranked in World
#98
Ranked in World
#145
Ranked in World
#14
Ranked in World
#52
Ranked in World
#135
Ranked in World
#27
Ranked in World
#101
Ranked in World
#121
Ranked in World
#115
Ranked in World
#90
Ranked in World
#42
Ranked in World
#25
Ranked in World
#95
Ranked in World
#91
Ranked in World
#142
Ranked in World
#161
Ranked in World
#40
Ranked in World
#24
Ranked in World
#21
Ranked in World
#12
Ranked in World
#127
Ranked in World
#146
Ranked in World
#99
Ranked in World
#17
Ranked in World
#31
Ranked in World
#102
Ranked in World
#70
Ranked in World
#87
Ranked in World
#63
Ranked in World
#39
Ranked in World
#138
Ranked in World
#157
Ranked in World
#140
Ranked in World
#53
Ranked in World
#132
Ranked in World
#4
Ranked in World
#92
Ranked in World
#45
Ranked in World
#93
Ranked in World
#111
Ranked in World
#113
Ranked in World
#154
Ranked in World
#143
Ranked in World
#156
Ranked in World
#8
Ranked in World
#46
Ranked in World
#120
Ranked in World
#5
Ranked in World
#134
Ranked in World
#74
Ranked in World
#10
Ranked in World
#137
Ranked in World
#152
Ranked in World
#3
Ranked in World
#133
Ranked in World
#72
Ranked in World
#77
Ranked in World
#61
Ranked in World
#109
Ranked in World
#62
Ranked in World
#76
Ranked in World
#79
Ranked in World
#19
Ranked in World
#60
Ranked in World
#43
Ranked in World
#11
Ranked in World
#103
Ranked in World
#129
Ranked in World
#35
Ranked in World
#117
Ranked in World
#78
Ranked in World
#16
Ranked in World
#119
Ranked in World
#2
Ranked in World
#107
Ranked in World
#37
Region ↕ | Global Peace Index↕ |
---|---|
3.55 | |
1.76 | |
2.15 | |
1.98 | |
1.91 | |
1.99 | |
1.57 | |
1.30 | |
2.44 | |
2.09 | |
2.07 | |
2.26 | |
1.53 | |
2.13 | |
1.48 | |
1.99 | |
1.85 | |
1.80 | |
2.47 | |
1.54 | |
2.79 | |
2.47 | |
1.88 | |
2.71 | |
1.39 | |
3.02 | |
2.59 | |
1.84 | |
2.01 | |
2.73 | |
1.73 | |
1.44 | |
2.08 | |
1.90 | |
1.32 | |
3.17 | |
1.30 | |
2.21 | |
1.99 | |
1.99 | |
2.34 | |
2.23 | |
1.86 | |
2.49 | |
1.66 | |
2.03 | |
2.81 | |
1.44 | |
1.90 | |
1.97 | |
1.79 | |
2.07 | |
1.46 | |
1.76 | |
1.84 | |
2.14 | |
2.33 | |
2.16 | |
2.14 | |
2.25 | |
2.27 | |
1.41 | |
1.11 | |
2.58 | |
1.80 | |
2.69 | |
3.16 | |
1.29 | |
2.58 | |
1.64 | |
2.14 | |
1.99 | |
1.34 | |
1.85 | |
2.07 | |
2.30 | |
1.74 | |
2.03 | |
1.81 | |
1.67 | |
2.62 | |
2.09 | |
1.97 | |
2.93 | |
1.72 | |
2.00 | |
1.90 | |
1.47 | |
2.91 | |
2.19 | |
1.57 | |
2.61 | |
1.88 | |
1.78 | |
1.80 | |
1.97 | |
2.32 | |
2.63 | |
1.91 | |
1.95 | |
1.52 | |
1.27 | |
2.33 | |
2.66 | |
2.73 | |
2.94 | |
1.70 | |
1.47 | |
1.89 | |
2.79 | |
2.55 | |
1.88 | |
2.05 | |
1.98 | |
2.09 | |
2.34 | |
1.55 | |
1.30 | |
1.53 | |
2.18 | |
1.64 | |
3.28 | |
1.95 | |
2.29 | |
1.92 | |
1.83 | |
1.80 | |
1.33 | |
1.50 | |
1.32 | |
3.13 | |
2.28 | |
1.78 | |
3.18 | |
1.60 | |
2.02 | |
3.01 | |
1.56 | |
1.36 | |
3.36 | |
1.62 | |
2.03 | |
2.00 | |
2.10 | |
1.84 | |
2.09 | |
2.01 | |
2.00 | |
2.79 | |
2.12 | |
2.31 | |
2.97 | |
1.87 | |
1.67 | |
2.44 | |
1.80 | |
2.00 | |
2.80 | |
1.79 | |
3.39 | |
1.84 | |
2.35 |