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Safest Countries to Live in 2026

The safest countries to live in 2026, ranked by Country To Live safety scores across our full country catalog. Updated when source data changes.

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These rankings answer a narrow question: where does daily personal safety score highest in our database right now?

This is not a travel list. We rank every country you might actually relocate to, using the same safety category scores shown on each country page. Scores move when we publish score updates after verified source changes.

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RankCountrySafety Score
#1Singapore9.5
#2Monaco9.5
#3Liechtenstein9.5
#4Japan9.4
#5Iceland9.4
#6Switzerland9.3
#7Qatar9.3
#8Norway9.2
#9Luxembourg9.2
#10San Marino9.2
#11United Arab Emirates (Dubai)9.2
#12Sweden9.1
#13Finland9.1
#14Hong Kong9.1
#15Saudi Arabia9.1
#16Taiwan9.1
#17New Zealand9.0
#18Denmark9.0
#19Andorra9.0
#20Germany8.9
#21South Korea8.9
#22Canada8.8
#23Austria8.8
#24Uruguay8.8
#25Malta8.8
#26Croatia8.8
#27Netherlands8.7
#28Estonia8.7
#29Australia8.6
#30Portugal8.5
#31Belgium8.5
#32Chile8.5
#33Costa Rica8.5
#34Cyprus8.5
#35Lithuania8.5
#36Latvia8.5
#37France8.3
#38Czech Republic8.3
#39Barbados8.3
#40Spain8.2
#41United Kingdom8.2
#42Italy8.1
#43Seychelles8.1
#44Poland8.0
#45China8.0
#46Ireland7.9
#47Cape Verde7.9
#48Mauritius7.9
#49Hungary7.8
#50Bahamas7.8
#51Vietnam7.8
#52Azerbaijan7.8
#53United States7.5
#54Greece7.5
#55Panama7.5
#56Malaysia7.5
#57Kazakhstan7.5
#58Turkmenistan7.5
#59Georgia7.5
#60Turkiye7.3
#61Serbia7.3
#62Argentina7.2
#63Peru7.2
#64Ecuador7.2
#65Paraguay7.2
#66Thailand7.2
#67Laos7.2
#68Kyrgyzstan7.2
#69Romania7.2
#70Mexico7.1
#71Moldova7.1
#72Bulgaria7.1
#73Colombia7.0
#74Indonesia7.0
#75Sri Lanka7.0
#76Mongolia7.0
#77Uzbekistan7.0
#78Tunisia7.0
#79Ghana7.0
#80South Africa6.8
#81Philippines6.8
#82Nepal6.8
#83Tajikistan6.8
#84Morocco6.8
#85Bolivia6.5
#86Cambodia6.5
#87Algeria6.5
#88Senegal6.5
#89Ivory Coast6.5
#90Benin6.5
#91Bosnia and Herzegovina6.5
#92Brazil6.2
#93Bangladesh6.2
#94Kenya6.2
#95Togo6.2
#96Egypt6.0
#97Ethiopia6.0
#98Sierra Leone6.0
#99Pakistan5.8
#100Guinea5.8
#101Russia5.7
#102Iran5.5
#103India5.5
#104Burkina Faso5.5
#105Liberia5.5
#106Nigeria5.2
#107Niger5.2
#108Venezuela5.0
#109Chad5.0
#110Sudan4.8
#111Libya4.5
#112Mali4.2
#113Myanmar3.7
#114Ukraine3.6

Why the leaders rank here for safety

Microstates and wealthy Asian hubs often top global safety because street crime stays low and institutions respond predictably.

  1. #1
    Singapore9.5

    Strict enforcement and well-lit urban design keep violent crime rare in daily life for residents.

  2. #2
    Monaco9.5

    Dense surveillance and high median wealth produce some of the lowest reported crime rates in our catalog.

  3. #3
    Liechtenstein9.5

    A small, affluent population and tight community oversight keep personal safety incidents uncommon.

  4. #4
    Japan9.4

    Low violent crime and reliable policing make evening commutes feel routine even in major metros.

  5. #5
    Iceland9.4

    Minimal violent crime and strong social trust support families walking home late in Reykjavik.

Rankings are based on our scoring model. Always verify visa and cost information with official sources before making relocation decisions.

How we calculate these rankings

We sort every country in our catalog by the Safety score (0–10, higher is better). The table below is generated at build time from live data, not hand-picked order.

Data sources: Country To Live editorial scoring model, informed by public safety indicators, expat reports, and official crime statistics where available. We publish material score changes on Score updates with linked sources.

What this does not measure: War risk at borders, personal health emergencies, or visa eligibility. Always verify local conditions and official travel guidance before you move.

Updates: When a listed country's safety score changes and we document it in score updates, the table and last updated date refresh on the next deploy.

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