5 Safest Countries in the World

In this article, we discuss the 5 safest countries in the world. If you want to read our detailed analysis of these countries, go directly to the 25 Safest Countries in the World.

5. Slovenia

Global Peace Index: 1.315

At fifth, we have Slovenia. With its impressive score of 1.315, it ranks as the fourth safest country in Europe. It is also the seventh safest as far as the domain of Societal Safety, and Security is concerned. The most impressive of the country’s statistics is that it ranks second on the list of least militarized countries in the world.

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4. Portugal

Global Peace Index: 1.267

Portugal has enjoyed being in the top four in the list of 25 safest countries in the world for a long time. It is at number 10th in the list of least militarized countries in the world and number 9th in the list of Societal Safety and Security Domain. All these factors combined make it one of the safest countries in the world. With a score of 1.267, Portugal is one of the eight European countries that made it to the top 10.

3. Denmark

Global Peace Index: 1.256

The third safest country in the world is the European country of Denmark. It has risen from its ranking of fifth place in the GPI 2020. It is second only to Iceland in Europe and ranks fourth in the list of safest countries with respect to the Safety and Security domain. It is also the ninth least militarized country in the world.

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2. New Zealand

Global Peace Index: 1.253

New Zealand is the second safest country in the world, as well as being the safest in the Asia Pacific region. Even though the country’s score is highly impressive, it has actually dropped due to an increase in weapons imports as well as a military expenditure (even though it still ranks as the 4th least militarized country in the world). Another impressive feat for the country is that it ranks joint first on the “Covid Performance Index.”

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1. Iceland

Global Peace Index: 1.1

Iceland takes the 1st position in the list of 25 safest countries in the world. With an ideal score of 1.1, the country has maintained this position since the first iteration of the GPI in 2008. Iceland witnessed an increase in its score by 0.27 percent, along with an improvement in its incarceration rate.

Iceland’s incarceration rate is 33 per 1000 people, which makes it the lowest incarceration rate in Europe, and globally, it is the eighth-lowest. All these factors, including the militarized domain, societal safety and security domain, and crime indicators, combine to make it the safest country globally.

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