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Every destination on the World Pulse map above, ranked by its 2026 Travel Safety Index (TSI) score. A lower score means a safer country. Use this list to compare the safest countries to visit in 2026 with the most dangerous countries to travel to, then select any country to see it on the map.
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Also shown on the map without a 2026 score: Falkland Islands, Greenland, French Southern and Antarctic Lands, Puerto Rico, Benin, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Malawi, New Caledonia, Antarctica, Djibouti, Somaliland. Rankings are SafetyIndex.net Travel Safety Index ratings, not official government travel advisories; always check your government’s advisory before you travel.
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The Travel Safety Index has released its latest quarterly update with significant changes in destination safety ratings worldwide. Southeast Asian countries show improved security measures, while political developments in certain regions have prompted new travel advisories. Check the updated rankings before planning your next international trip.
The Institute for Economics & Peace's annual Global Peace Index reveals a continued decline in global peacefulness, with active conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, and Myanmar driving scores lower. Iceland remains the most peaceful nation for the 17th consecutive year, while Yemen, South Sudan, and Russia rank among the least peaceful. The economic impact of violence now exceeds $19 trillion globally.
The Cato Institute's Human Freedom Index ranks 165 jurisdictions on 83 indicators of personal and economic freedom — including rule of law, security, freedom of movement, religion, expression, and trade. Switzerland, New Zealand, and Denmark lead the rankings. The index reveals a global trend of shrinking civil liberties, with freedoms declining in nearly half of all countries tracked over the past decade.
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Safety is a fundamental human need that varies greatly depending on location, demographics, and circumstances. Our Safety Index collection provides data-driven insights to help you understand and navigate safety concerns in different contexts.
From women's safety in public spaces to child safety in recreational activities, our indexes combine statistical analysis, expert research, and community feedback to deliver comprehensive safety assessments.
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