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Which Country Tops the List of World’s Safest in 2025? India’s Ranking May Surprise You!

The Numbeo Safety Index 2025 has declared Andorra, a tiny European country nestled between France and Spain, as the world’s safest nation. Surprisingly, India outperformed first-world giants like the US and UK, while three Middle Eastern nations secured top-five spots. Let’s break down the rankings and see where other countries stand.

Global Safety Rankings 2025: Key Highlights
India’s Position
India ranked 66th (score: 55.7) out of 147 countries, placing it above the UK (87th) and the US (89th). In South Asia:
China – 15th (score: 76.0)
Sri Lanka – 59th (score: 57.9)
Pakistan – 65th (score: 56.3)
Bangladesh – 126th (score: 38.4)

Top 10 Safest Countries
Andorra – 84.7
UAE – 84.5
Qatar – 84.2
Taiwan – 82.9
Oman – 81.7
Isle of Man – 79.0
Hong Kong (China) – 78.5
Armenia – 77.9
Singapore – 77.4
Japan – 77.1

Top 10 Least Safe Countries
Venezuela – 19.3
Papua New Guinea – 19.7
Haiti – 21.1
Afghanistan – 24.9
South Africa – 25.3
Honduras – 28.0
Trinidad and Tobago – 29.1
Syria – 31.9
Jamaica – 32.6
Peru – 32.9

About the Numbeo Safety Index
The Numbeo Safety Index relies on crowdsourced data rather than official government reports. It evaluates:
Crime rates
Public safety perception
Law enforcement effectiveness
Personal security concerns
While useful for comparisons, travelers and researchers should cross-check with other sources for a complete picture.

Questions & Answers (For Competitive Exams Like UPSC, SSC, PSC)
Q1: Which country was ranked the safest in the world in 2025 according to the Numbeo Safety Index?
A: Andorra, with a safety score of 84.7.
Q2: How did India rank compared to the US and UK in the 2025 safety index?
A: India ranked 66th, higher than the UK (87th) and the US (89th).
Q3: Name three Middle Eastern countries in the top 5 safest nations.
A: UAE, Qatar, and Oman.
Q4: Which South American country was ranked the least safe in 2025?
A: Venezuela, with a safety score of 19.3.
Q5: What factors does the Numbeo Safety Index consider?
A: Crime rates, public safety perception, policing effectiveness, and personal security concerns.