5 Most Dangerous Countries in Europe

In this piece, we will take a look at the 5 most dangerous countries in Europe. For more countries, head on over to the 20 most dangerous countries in Europe.

5. Greece

Global Terrorism Index Ranking: 31

Global Peace Index Ranking: 66

Homicide rate ranking: 203

Greece is still considered to be an incredibly safe country for tourists, as evidenced by its low homicide rate ranking. Greece is however the second most impacted country by terrorism in Europe, with 35 attacks in 2022 alone though it hasn’t faced a single death from terrorist incidents in at least a decade.

4. Moldova

Global Terrorism Index Ranking: 93

Global Peace Index Ranking: 45

Homicide rate ranking: 100

Moldova is home to a volatile security environment, at least for European standards. Further, the country has faced issues because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, since it is bordered by Ukraine. It is also home to the second highest homicide rate in Europe.

3. Ukraine

Global Terrorism Index Ranking: 73

Global Peace Index Ranking: 2

Homicide rate ranking: 113

Unsurprisingly, Ukraine has performed terribly in the Global Peace Index, ranking as the 2nd worst country, after being invaded by Russia. Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have died since the war began, but it still scores really well on lack of terrorism in the country, not to mention a low homicide rate.

2. Turkiye

Global Terrorism Index Ranking: 23

Global Peace Index Ranking: 10

Homicide rate ranking: 143

Turkiye is one of the worst countries in the world in the Global Peace Index, obtaining its lowest score since the Index was started in 2008 and external conflicts are the main reason behind the country’s struggle to reduce the level of danger. 17 of 27 European deaths due to terrorism in 2022 occurred in Turkiye.

1. Russia

Global  Terrorism Index Ranking: 45

Global Peace Index Ranking: 4

Homicide rate ranking: 50

Topping the list of the 20 most dangerous countries in Europe is Russia, which has by far the highest homicide rate in Europe, ranking top 50 in the world. In addition, its invasion of Ukraine has led to a major deterioration in the country’s peace, and Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russia have further impacted safety and security in the country.

Insider Monkey focuses on uncovering the best investment ideas of hedge funds and insiders. Please subscribe to our free daily e-newsletter to get the latest investment ideas from hedge funds’ investor letters by entering your email address below. You can also check out our articles on 11 Cheap Bank Stocks To Buy Before They Take Off and 25 Countries with Most Instagram Users in 2023.