Andorra Declared World’s Safest Country in 2025; India Ranks Ahead of UK and US in Latest Global Safety Index
In a world where safety concerns are rising due to political unrest, urban crime, and civil conflicts, the 2025 Numbeo Safety Index has revealed some surprising shifts in global safety rankings. The mountainous microstate of Andorra, nestled in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, has claimed the title of the world’s safest country in 2025 with an impressive safety score of 84.7.
The report showcases how smaller nations and certain Middle Eastern countries are rapidly reshaping the global narrative on safety—overtaking historically dominant Western nations.
🌍 Top 10 Safest Countries in the World – 2025
According to the Numbeo Safety Index 2025, the safest countries this year are:
- Andorra – 84.7
- United Arab Emirates – 84.5
- Qatar – 84.2
- Taiwan – 82.9
- Oman – 81.7
- Isle of Man – 79.0
- Hong Kong – 78.5
- Armenia – 77.9
- Singapore – 77.4
- Japan – 77.1
These countries have excelled due to low crime rates, strong legal frameworks, stable governance, and public trust in institutions. Strategic investments in law enforcement, digital surveillance, and urban safety infrastructure are key common factors among them.
🇮🇳 India Outpaces UK and US in 2025 Safety Rankings
In a major development, India has ranked 66th, ahead of both the United Kingdom (87th) and the United States (89th). India scored 55.7, reflecting growing improvements in safety perception across urban areas. Enhanced community policing, tech-driven surveillance, and better local governance are being credited for the progress.
Regional safety scores in South Asia:
- India: 66th (55.7)
- Pakistan: 65th (56.3)
- Sri Lanka: 59th (57.9)
- Bangladesh: 126th (38.4)
- China: 15th (76.0)
India’s rise suggests that safety is no longer a static measure of economic strength, but a dynamic metric shaped by governance, civic responsibility, and investment in public infrastructure.
⚠️ Top 10 Least Safe Countries – 2025
On the other end of the spectrum, nations facing economic instability, violent crime, and governance breakdowns continue to struggle. These are the ten least safe countries according to the index:
- 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
These rankings highlight the devastating effects of civil unrest, underfunded policing, and socioeconomic inequality on public safety.
🌐 Why the Numbeo Safety Index Matters
For travelers, expatriates, digital nomads, and global investors, the Numbeo Safety Index has become a vital resource. It not only reflects crime rates but also citizen trust, institutional strength, and how well nations can protect their people. As 2025 unfolds, the index underscores that safety is no longer the privilege of the West—but a result of deliberate planning, accountability, and governance.
