5 Most Dangerous Countries in the World in 2023

In this piece, we will take a look at the 5 most dangerous countries in the world in 2023. For more countries, head on over to the 30 most dangerous countries in the world in 2023.

5. Somalia

Global Terrorism Index Ranking: 3

Global Peace Index Ranking: 9

Homicide rate per capita: 88

Terrorism in Somalia has continued unabated for many years now, and just two days ago, separate bombings in the country resulted in eight deaths.

4. Afghanistan

Global Terrorism Index Ranking: 1

Global Peace Index Ranking: 5

Homicide rate per capita: 87

Unsurprisingly, Afghanistan ranks first in the Global Terrorism Index, being home to one of the most notorious terrorist groups in the world in the Taliban. The situation in Afghanistan has worsened much more recently, after the U.S. military left in 2021 and the Taliban retook control after almost two decades.

3. Mali

Global Terrorism Index Ranking: 4

Global Peace Index Ranking: 11

Homicide rate per capita: 45

Mali is considered to be one of the worst countries for terrorism and hence, easily among the most dangerous countries in the world in 2023, as Islamist groups have carried out numerous attacks with civilians often having to bear the brunt of the violence.

2. Democratic Republic of the Congo

Global Terrorism Index Ranking: 14

Global Peace Index Ranking: 6

Homicide rate per capita: 32

Internal conflict in DRC have ensured that the country has long been considered one of the poorest countries in the world and has resulted in the internal displacement of nearly 6 million people. There are currently over 100 armed groups operating in DRC while government security forces have further been accused of carrying out mass abuses.

1. Nigeria

Global Terrorism Index Ranking: 8

Global Peace Index Ranking: 19

Homicide rate per capita: 15

Topping the list of the 30 most dangerous countries in the world is Nigeria, even though it isn’t even in the top 5 rankings of any separate criterion, but ranks relatively highly in all of them. Boko Haram is one of the most notorious African terrorist groups which has carried out several attacks in Nigeria, while ISIS-WA is also active in the region. Additionally, major criminal operations have increased the risk of violent crimes including homicide even though there has been some decline in recent years.

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