Most Dangerous Countries in the World

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Interactive MapIntroductionCountries Ranked by DangerMost Dangerous CountriesMost Dangerous Country in the WorldSourceGlobal Peace Index by CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAngolaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBelarusBelgiumBeninBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCentral African RepublicChadChileColombiaCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCyprusCzech RepublicDemocratic Republic of the CongoDenmarkDjiboutiDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFinlandFranceGabonGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGreeceGuatemalaGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHondurasHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsraelItalyIvory CoastJamaicaJapanJordanKazakhstanKenyaKosovoKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLithuaniaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaliMauritaniaMauritiusMexicoMoldovaMongoliaMontenegroMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNepalNetherlandsNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNorth KoreaNorwayOmanPakistanPalestinePanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeople's Republic of ChinaPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalQatarRepublic of MacedoniaRepublic of the CongoRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandThe GambiaTogoTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited States of AmericaUruguayUzbekistanVenezuelaVietnamYemenZambiaZimbabweFAQsWhat are the top 10 most dangerous countries ?What is the most dangerous country in the world ? Why is Afghanistan dangerous ?What is the safest country in the world ?

Introduction

The world is home to many dangerous countries, where conflict, violence, and political instability create a challenging environment for citizens and visitors alike. The measurement of the most dangerous countries in the world can be determined using the Global Peace Index (GPI). This index is produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) and ranks nations from the safest countries to the most dangerous countries based on various factors, including levels of violence, political instability, and militarization. The GPI is considered to be a reliable and accurate measurement of a country’s safety, and it is used by governments, international organizations, and businesses to make informed decisions about travel, investments, and other activities.

Currently, some of the most dangerous countries in the world according to the GPI include Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, and Somalia, all of which are facing ongoing conflicts and high levels of violence. In addition to these countries, many other nations, such as Iraq, Ukraine, and Venezuela, are also considered to be high-risk locations due to political instability and crime.

Some of the most dangerous countries in the world are mostly located in the Middle East and Africa, where ongoing conflicts, high levels of violence, and political instability have made them particularly hazardous. These countries often suffer from a combination of internal conflict, external intervention, and poor governance, which can lead to widespread violence, displacement, and suffering.

Countries Ranked by Danger

#CountryGlobal Peace IndexSocietal Safety and Security ScoreMurder RateGlobal Crime Index
1Afghanistan3.554.137.08
2Yemen3.393.776.13
3Syria3.363.746.84
4Russia3.282.917.33 per 100k6.24
5South Sudan3.183.966.34
6Democratic Republic of the Congo3.173.757.75
7Iraq3.163.657.05
8Somalia3.133.625.79
9Central African Republic3.023.587.04
10Sudan3.013.36.46
11Ukraine2.973.236.18
12North Korea2.943.114.78
13Libya2.933.096.55
14Mali2.913.595.89
15Ethiopia2.812.924.79
16Venezuela2.84.016.64
17Burkina Faso2.792.995.49
18Pakistan2.792.653.84 per 100k6.28
19Turkey2.793.222.48 per 100k6.89
20Colombia2.733.622.64 per 100k7.66
21Nigeria2.733.117.15
22Cameroon2.713.016.31
23Iran2.692.847.1
24Niger2.662.966.01
25Myanmar2.633.120.01 per 100k7.59
26Lebanon2.622.751.88 per 100k6.76
27Mexico2.613.1628.37 per 100k7.56
28Chad2.592.95.86
29India2.582.372.95 per 100k5.53
30Israel2.582.244.41
31Palestine2.552.950.94 per 100k
32Eritrea2.493.364.34
33Brazil2.473.2822.45 per 100k6.5
34Burundi2.473.024.51
35Azerbaijan2.442.532.27 per 100k5.08
36United States of America2.442.236.52 per 100k5.5
37Zimbabwe2.352.995.66
38Egypt2.342.55.16
39Philippines2.342.866.84
40Guinea2.332.595.2
41Nicaragua2.332.976.06
42Mozambique2.322.86.53
43Uganda2.312.769.75 per 100k6.14
44Kenya2.32.63.46 per 100k6.95
45Saudi Arabia2.292.256.01
46South Africa2.283.2333.46 per 100k6.63
47Honduras2.273.0636.33 per 100k6.98
48Belarus2.262.535.08
49Haiti2.252.745.73
50El Salvador2.233.065.94
51Djibouti2.212.563.99
52Mauritania2.192.784.38
53Republic of the Congo2.182.95.03
54Guinea-Bissau2.162.595.45
55Algeria2.152.31.32 per 100k4.51
56Guatemala2.142.8217.47 per 100k6.48
57Guyana2.142.919.96 per 100k5.1
58Ivory Coast2.142.766.15
59Benin2.132.575.25
60Turkmenistan2.122.54.61
61Thailand2.12.865.76
62Bahrain2.092.414.83
63Lesotho2.092.533.9
64Peru2.092.636.35
65Togo2.092.625.33
66Cuba2.082.613.44
67Bangladesh2.072.444.98
68Georgia2.072.412.96
69Kazakhstan2.072.493.23 per 100k4.26
70Papua New Guinea2.052.85.44
71Kyrgyzstan2.032.281.75 per 100k5.33
72Tajikistan2.032.430.91 per 100k5.61
73Eswatini2.032.583.63
74Sri Lanka2.022.384.64
75People's Republic of China2.012.116.01
76Trinidad and Tobago2.012.744.94
77Madagascar22.615.59
78Tanzania22.356.15
79Tunisia22.514.76 per 100k3.79
80Uzbekistan22.224.96
81Armenia1.991.981.75 per 100k3.26
82Bolivia1.992.54.3
83Dominican Republic1.992.618.86 per 100k5.15
84Ecuador1.992.517.78 per 100k6.25
85Jamaica1.992.7944.95 per 100k5.91
86Angola1.982.415.29
87Paraguay1.982.536.74 per 100k6.7
88Gabon1.972.384.9
89Liberia1.972.495.05
90Morocco1.972.161.24 per 100k4.79
91Nepal1.952.496.16
92Rwanda1.952.373.68
93Kosovo1.942.27
94Senegal1.922.344.81
95Argentina1.912.665.35 per 100k4.38
96Namibia1.912.5711.92 per 100k4.33
97Cyprus1.92.251.24 per 100k4.19
98France1.91.871.35 per 100k5.66
99Malawi1.92.143.83
100Oman1.891.890.27 per 100k4.14
101Cambodia1.882.085.83
102Moldova1.882.142.31 per 100k4.45
103Panama1.882.5211.59 per 100k6.68
104United Arab Emirates1.871.715.75
105Equatorial Guinea1.862.24.11
106Bosnia and Herzegovina1.852.041.31 per 100k5.89
107Jordan1.852.041.2 per 100k4.71
108Chile1.842.364.84 per 100k4.6
109East Timor1.842.373.96
110Greece1.841.770.75 per 100k4.93
111Zambia1.842.514.93
112Serbia1.831.981.02 per 100k6.21
113Laos1.812.085.51
114Botswana1.82.443.71
115Indonesia1.82.116.38
116Montenegro1.82.242.87 per 100k6
117Sierra Leone1.82.315.4
118Uruguay1.82.329.7 per 100k2.69
119The Gambia1.792.374.83
120Vietnam1.792.296.28
121Mongolia1.782.465.98 per 100k4.01
122South Korea1.781.590.6 per 100k4.91
123Albania1.762.122.12 per 100k5.63
124Ghana1.762.036.01
125Kuwait1.741.765.14
126Costa Rica1.732.2311.19 per 100k4.99
127Lithuania1.721.783.71 per 100k3.31
128Republic of Macedonia1.71.93
129Latvia1.671.83.71 per 100k3.51
130United Kingdom1.671.734.89
131Estonia1.661.73.17 per 100k3.6
132Italy1.641.930.47 per 100k5.81
133Romania1.641.841.46 per 100k4.59
134Taiwan1.621.73
135Spain1.61.810.64 per 100k5.78
136Australia1.571.660.87 per 100k4
137Mauritius1.572.132.75 per 100k4.51
138Sweden1.561.481.23 per 100k4.56
139Poland1.551.930.7 per 100k4.01
140Bulgaria1.541.930.99 per 100k5.43
141Belgium1.531.814.34
142Qatar1.531.50.42 per 100k5.21
143Netherlands1.521.530.62 per 100k4.69
144Slovakia1.51.841.15 per 100k4.69
145Bhutan1.481.62.46 per 100k3.69
146Malaysia1.471.975.94
147Norway1.471.270.57 per 100k3.81
148Germany1.461.620.93 per 100k4.9
149Croatia1.441.560.97 per 100k5.06
150Finland1.441.351.64 per 100k2.71
151Hungary1.411.530.83 per 100k4.5
152Canada1.391.641.97 per 100k3.66
153Switzerland1.361.240.54 per 100k4.34
154Japan1.341.280.25 per 100k4.53
155Singapore1.331.240.17 per 100k3.13
156Czech Republic1.321.570.72 per 100k4.63
157Slovenia1.321.410.53 per 100k4.29
158Austria1.31.450.72 per 100k4.04
159Denmark1.31.30.95 per 100k3.86
160Portugal1.31.390.91 per 100k4.55
161Ireland1.291.530.69 per 100k4.9
162New Zealand1.271.533.25
163Iceland1.111.241.47 per 100k3.39

Most Dangerous Countries

The ten most dangerous countries in the world are Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, Russia, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Iraq, Somalia, the Central African Republic, and Sudan, according to the GPI data from 2022.

The most dangerous country in the world is Afghanistan, with a GPI score of 3.55. The country has been embroiled in conflict for decades, with the ongoing Taliban insurgency and the presence of international forces contributing to the high level of violence. Yemen is the second most dangerous country worldwide with a GPI of 3.39. The country has been in a state of civil war since 2014, with ongoing fighting between the Houthi rebels and the Yemeni government. Syria is the third most dangerous country with a GPI of 3.36. Coming in fourth place is Russia with a GPI of 3.28 followed by South Sudan with a GPI of 3.18. The DRC is considered to be the sixth most dangerous country in the world with a GPI of 3.17 while Iraq comes in seventh position with a GPI of 3.16. Somalia is the eighth most dangerous country in the world with a GPI of 3.13. The Central African Republic is the ninth most dangerous country globally with a GPI of 3.02. Finally, Sudan is the tenth most dangerous country in the world and has a GPI of 3.01.

The ten most dangerous countries in the world are:

1. Afghanistan – 3.55
2. Yemen – 3.39
3. Syria – 3.36
4. Russia – 3.28
5. South Sudan – 3.18
6. Democratic Republic of the Congo – 3.17
7. Iraq – 3.16
8. Somalia – 3.13
9. Central African Republic – 3.02
10. Sudan – 3.01

Most Dangerous Country in the World

Afghanistan is considered to be the most dangerous country in the world, with a GPI score of 3.55. The country has been in a state of conflict for decades, with various groups fighting for control, including the Taliban and ISIS. The conflict has resulted in significant civilian casualties, including women and children, as well as forced displacement and destruction of infrastructure. The country’s ranking has remained consistently high in recent years, with little improvement in terms of peacefulness. The security situation has even deteriorated further in recent years, with the withdrawal of US and NATO troops, and the Taliban’s takeover of the government.

Source

The data used on the page comes from different sources. Both the Global Peace Index and the Societal Safety and Security Score are provided by the Institute for Economics and Peace. These indices measure a range of factors, including levels of violence, crime, and political instability. The Global Crime Index ranks countries based on the prevalence of different types of crime. Finally, the murder rate data is obtained from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which collects data on intentional homicides from national statistical agencies and other sources. Each of these sources uses different methodologies to gather and present their data, which is important to keep in mind when interpreting and comparing the results.

Global Peace Index by Country

Afghanistan

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Afghanistan is the most dangerous place in the world, with a GPI of 3.55. The country suffers from a high level of violence, terrorism, and political instability, which have resulted in a high murder rate and a high global crime index score. The Taliban insurgency has led to frequent attacks on civilians, causing significant human suffering and displacement.

Albania

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2.12

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2.12 per 100k

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Algeria

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2.3

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1.32 per 100k

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Angola

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2.41

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#74

Argentina

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2.66

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5.35 per 100k

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Armenia

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1.98

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1.75 per 100k

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Australia

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1.66

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0.87 per 100k

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#74

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Austria

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1.45

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0.72 per 100k

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Azerbaijan

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2.53

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2.27 per 100k

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Bahrain

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2.41

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Bangladesh

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2.44

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Belarus

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2.53

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Belgium

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1.81

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Benin

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2.57

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Bhutan

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1.6

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2.46 per 100k

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Bolivia

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2.5

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

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2.04

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1.31 per 100k

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Botswana

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2.44

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Brazil

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3.28

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22.45 per 100k

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Bulgaria

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1.93

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0.99 per 100k

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Burkina Faso

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2.99

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Burundi

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3.02

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Cambodia

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2.08

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Cameroon

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3.01

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Canada

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Central African Republic

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The Central African Republic is the ninth most dangerous country in the world, with a GPI of 3.02. The country has suffered from ongoing conflict, political instability, and the proliferation of weapons, resulting in a high murder rate and a high global crime index score. The country also suffers from widespread violence and human rights abuses, particularly in rural areas.

Chad

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Chile

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2.36

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Colombia

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3.6

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22.64 per 100k

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Costa Rica

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2.23

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11.19 per 100k

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Croatia

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1.56

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0.97 per 100k

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Cuba

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2.61

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Cyprus

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2.25

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1.24 per 100k

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Czech Republic

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1.57

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0.72 per 100k

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the sixth most dangerous country in the world, with a GPI of 3.17. The country suffers from a high level of violence and instability due to political instability and the proliferation of weapons. The country also scores high on the global crime index due to high levels of crime, particularly in urban areas.

Denmark

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1.3

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0.95 per 100k

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Djibouti

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2.56

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Dominican Republic

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2.61

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8.86 per 100k

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East Timor

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2.37

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Ecuador

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2.51

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7.78 per 100k

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Egypt

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2.5

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El Salvador

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3.06

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Equatorial Guinea

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2.2

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Eritrea

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3.36

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Estonia

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1.7

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3.17 per 100k

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Eswatini

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2.58

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Ethiopia

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2.92

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#102

Finland

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1.35

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1.64 per 100k

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France

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1.87

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1.35 per 100k

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Gabon

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2.38

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Georgia

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2.41

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Germany

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1.62

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Ghana

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2.03

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#41

Greece

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#110

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1.77

Ranked in the World

#29

0.75 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#76

Ranked in the World

#91

Guatemala

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#56

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2.82

Ranked in the World

#124

17.47 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#14

Ranked in the World

#23

Guinea

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#40

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2.59

Ranked in the World

#105

Ranked in the World

#77

Guinea-Bissau

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#54

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2.59

Ranked in the World

#106

Ranked in the World

#68

Guyana

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#57

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2.9

Ranked in the World

#129

19.96 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#10

Ranked in the World

#81

Haiti

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#49

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2.74

Ranked in the World

#115

Ranked in the World

#58

Honduras

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#47

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3.06

Ranked in the World

#141

36.33 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#2

Ranked in the World

#10

Hungary

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#151

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1.53

Ranked in the World

#13

0.83 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#75

Ranked in the World

#121

Iceland

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#163

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1.24

Ranked in the World

#1

1.47 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#56

Ranked in the World

#163

India

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#29

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2.37

Ranked in the World

#75

2.95 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#39

Ranked in the World

#64

Indonesia

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#115

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2.11

Ranked in the World

#50

Ranked in the World

#25

Iran

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Ranked in the World

#23

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2.84

Ranked in the World

#125

Ranked in the World

#6

Iraq

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#7

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3.65

Ranked in the World

#157

Ranked in the World

#8

Iraq is the seventh most dangerous country in the world, with a GPI of 3.16. The country has suffered from a high level of violence and political instability since the U.S.-led invasion in 2003, resulting in a high murder rate and a high global crime index score. Iraq also suffers from high levels of terrorism and sectarian violence, particularly in Baghdad and other urban areas.

Ireland

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#161

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1.53

Ranked in the World

#14

0.69 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#80

Ranked in the World

#96

Israel

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#30

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2.24

Ranked in the World

#61

Ranked in the World

#123

Italy

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#132

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1.93

Ranked in the World

#39

0.47 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#87

Ranked in the World

#53

Ivory Coast

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#58

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2.76

Ranked in the World

#118

Ranked in the World

#36

Jamaica

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#85

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2.79

Ranked in the World

#121

44.95 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#1

Ranked in the World

#48

Japan

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#154

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1.28

Ranked in the World

#5

0.25 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#93

Ranked in the World

#117

Jordan

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#107

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2.04

Ranked in the World

#47

1.2 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#64

Ranked in the World

#105

Kazakhstan

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#69

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2.49

Ranked in the World

#87

3.23 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#37

Ranked in the World

#132

Kenya

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#44

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2.6

Ranked in the World

#107

3.46 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#36

Ranked in the World

#11

Kosovo

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#93

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2.27

Ranked in the World

#65

Kuwait

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#125

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1.76

Ranked in the World

#28

Ranked in the World

#80

Kyrgyzstan

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#72

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2.28

Ranked in the World

#66

1.75 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#53

Ranked in the World

#72

Laos

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#113

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2.08

Ranked in the World

#49

Ranked in the World

#65

Latvia

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#129

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1.8

Ranked in the World

#31

3.71 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#34

Ranked in the World

#161

Lebanon

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#26

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2.75

Ranked in the World

#117

1.88 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#51

Ranked in the World

#15

Lesotho

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#63

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2.53

Ranked in the World

#99

Ranked in the World

#147

Liberia

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Ranked in the World

#89

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2.49

Ranked in the World

#88

Ranked in the World

#85

Libya

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#13

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3.09

Ranked in the World

#142

Ranked in the World

#20

Lithuania

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#127

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1.78

Ranked in the World

#30

3.71 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#35

Ranked in the World

#165

Madagascar

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#77

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2.61

Ranked in the World

#110

Ranked in the World

#63

Malawi

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Ranked in the World

#99

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2.14

Ranked in the World

#54

Ranked in the World

#150

Malaysia

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#146

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1.97

Ranked in the World

#42

Ranked in the World

#47

Mali

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Ranked in the World

#14

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3.59

Ranked in the World

#154

Ranked in the World

#50

Mauritania

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#52

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2.78

Ranked in the World

#120

Ranked in the World

#125

Mauritius

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#137

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2.13

Ranked in the World

#53

2.75 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#41

Ranked in the World

#120

Mexico

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#27

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3.16

Ranked in the World

#146

28.37 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#4

Ranked in the World

#4

Moldova

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#102

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2.14

Ranked in the World

#55

2.31 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#46

Ranked in the World

#122

Mongolia

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#121

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2.46

Ranked in the World

#86

5.98 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#29

Ranked in the World

#141

Montenegro

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#116

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2.24

Ranked in the World

#62

2.87 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#40

Ranked in the World

#45

Morocco

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#90

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2.16

Ranked in the World

#56

1.24 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#62

Ranked in the World

#103

Mozambique

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#42

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2.8

Ranked in the World

#122

Ranked in the World

#21

Myanmar

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#25

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3.12

Ranked in the World

#145

0.01 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#96

Ranked in the World

#3

Namibia

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#96

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2.57

Ranked in the World

#103

11.92 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#17

Ranked in the World

#129

Nepal

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#91

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2.49

Ranked in the World

#89

Ranked in the World

#35

Netherlands

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#143

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1.53

Ranked in the World

#15

0.62 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#82

Ranked in the World

#106

New Zealand

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#162

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1.53

Ranked in the World

#16

Ranked in the World

#169

Nicaragua

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Ranked in the World

#41

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2.97

Ranked in the World

#135

Ranked in the World

#40

Niger

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Ranked in the World

#24

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2.96

Ranked in the World

#134

Ranked in the World

#42

Nigeria

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Ranked in the World

#21

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3.11

Ranked in the World

#143

Ranked in the World

#5

North Korea

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Ranked in the World

#12

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3.11

Ranked in the World

#144

Ranked in the World

#104

Norway

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#147

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1.27

Ranked in the World

#4

0.57 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#84

Ranked in the World

#151

Oman

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#100

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1.89

Ranked in the World

#37

0.27 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#92

Ranked in the World

#135

Pakistan

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#18

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2.65

Ranked in the World

#113

3.84 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#33

Ranked in the World

#29

Palestine

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#31

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2.95

Ranked in the World

#133

0.94 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#70

Panama

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#103

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2.52

Ranked in the World

#96

11.59 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#18

Ranked in the World

#17

Papua New Guinea

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#70

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2.8

Ranked in the World

#123

Ranked in the World

#69

Paraguay

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#87

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2.53

Ranked in the World

#100

6.74 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#27

Ranked in the World

#16

People's Republic of China

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#75

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2.11

Ranked in the World

#51

Ranked in the World

#43

Peru

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Ranked in the World

#64

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2.63

Ranked in the World

#112

Ranked in the World

#26

Philippines

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Ranked in the World

#39

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2.86

Ranked in the World

#126

Ranked in the World

#13

Poland

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Ranked in the World

#139

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1.93

Ranked in the World

#40

0.7 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#79

Ranked in the World

#142

Portugal

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#160

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1.39

Ranked in the World

#8

0.91 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#72

Ranked in the World

#116

Qatar

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#142

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1.5

Ranked in the World

#12

0.42 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#88

Ranked in the World

#76

Republic of Macedonia

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#128

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1.93

Ranked in the World

#41

Republic of the Congo

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#53

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2.9

Ranked in the World

#130

Ranked in the World

#86

Romania

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#133

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1.84

Ranked in the World

#34

1.46 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#57

Ranked in the World

#114

Russia

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#4

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2.91

Ranked in the World

#131

7.33 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#26

Ranked in the World

#32

Russia is the fourth most dangerous country in the world, with a GPI of 3.28. The country has a high murder rate, particularly in urban areas, due to organized crime and the proliferation of weapons. Russia also scores high on the global crime index due to high levels of corruption, bribery, and economic crime. The ongoing conflict with Ukraine has further contributed to Russia’s dangerous nature.

Rwanda

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#92

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2.37

Ranked in the World

#76

Ranked in the World

#156

Saudi Arabia

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#45

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2.25

Ranked in the World

#64

Ranked in the World

#44

Senegal

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Ranked in the World

#94

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2.34

Ranked in the World

#71

Ranked in the World

#101

Serbia

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#112

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1.98

Ranked in the World

#44

1.02 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#66

Ranked in the World

#33

Sierra Leone

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#117

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2.31

Ranked in the World

#69

Ranked in the World

#71

Singapore

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#155

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1.24

Ranked in the World

#2

0.17 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#94

Ranked in the World

#171

Slovakia

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#144

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1.84

Ranked in the World

#35

1.15 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#65

Ranked in the World

#107

Slovenia

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#157

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1.41

Ranked in the World

#9

0.53 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#86

Ranked in the World

#131

Somalia

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#8

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3.62

Ranked in the World

#156

Ranked in the World

#54

Somalia is the eighth most dangerous country in the world, with a GPI of 3.13. The country suffers from a high level of violence and instability due to ongoing conflict, political instability, and the proliferation of weapons. Somalia also scores high on the global crime index due to high levels of crime, particularly in urban areas, including piracy, robbery, and kidnapping.

South Africa

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#46

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3.23

Ranked in the World

#148

33.46 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#3

Ranked in the World

#19

South Korea

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#122

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1.59

Ranked in the World

#19

0.6 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#83

Ranked in the World

#93

South Sudan

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#5

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3.96

Ranked in the World

#161

Ranked in the World

#27

South Sudan is the fifth most dangerous country in the world, with a GPI of 3.18. The country has suffered from a civil war since 2013, which has resulted in widespread violence, displacement, and human suffering. South Sudan also has a high global crime index score, particularly in urban areas, due to high levels of crime, including robbery and sexual violence.

Spain

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#135

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1.81

Ranked in the World

#33

0.64 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#81

Ranked in the World

#55

Sri Lanka

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#74

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2.38

Ranked in the World

#79

Ranked in the World

#110

Sudan

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#10

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3.3

Ranked in the World

#151

Ranked in the World

#24

Sudan is the tenth most dangerous country in the world, with a GPI of 3.01. The country has suffered from ongoing conflict and political instability, resulting in a high murder rate and a high global crime index score. Sudan also suffers from high levels of terrorism and organized crime, particularly in urban areas, including Khartoum.

Sweden

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#138

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1.48

Ranked in the World

#11

1.23 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#63

Ranked in the World

#115

Switzerland

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#153

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1.24

Ranked in the World

#3

0.54 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#85

Ranked in the World

#128

Syria

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#3

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3.74

Ranked in the World

#158

Ranked in the World

#14

Syria is the third most dangerous country in the world, with a GPI of 3.36. The ongoing civil war has caused immense human suffering and displacement, with a high murder rate and a high global crime index score. The conflict has also led to the proliferation of weapons and the emergence of various armed groups, resulting in widespread violence and instability.

Taiwan

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#134

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1.73

Ranked in the World

#26

Tajikistan

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#73

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2.43

Ranked in the World

#83

0.91 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#73

Ranked in the World

#62

Tanzania

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#78

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2.35

Ranked in the World

#72

Ranked in the World

#37

Thailand

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#61

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2.86

Ranked in the World

#127

Ranked in the World

#56

The Gambia

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#119

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2.37

Ranked in the World

#77

Ranked in the World

#100

Togo

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#65

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2.62

Ranked in the World

#111

Ranked in the World

#73

Trinidad and Tobago

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#76

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2.74

Ranked in the World

#116

Ranked in the World

#90

Tunisia

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#79

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2.51

Ranked in the World

#94

4.76 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#32

Ranked in the World

#153

Turkey

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#19

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3.22

Ranked in the World

#147

2.48 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#44

Ranked in the World

#12

Turkmenistan

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#60

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2.5

Ranked in the World

#92

Ranked in the World

#112

Uganda

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#43

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2.76

Ranked in the World

#119

9.75 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#20

Ranked in the World

#38

Ukraine

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#11

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3.23

Ranked in the World

#149

Ranked in the World

#34

United Arab Emirates

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#104

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1.71

Ranked in the World

#25

Ranked in the World

#57

United Kingdom

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#130

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1.73

Ranked in the World

#27

Ranked in the World

#98

United States of America

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#36

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2.23

Ranked in the World

#60

6.52 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#28

Ranked in the World

#66

Uruguay

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#118

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2.32

Ranked in the World

#70

9.7 per 100k

Ranked in the World

#21

Ranked in the World

#179

Uzbekistan

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#80

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2.22

Ranked in the World

#58

Ranked in the World

#89

Venezuela

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#16

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4.01

Ranked in the World

#162

Ranked in the World

#18

Vietnam

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#120

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2.29

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#67

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#30

Yemen

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#2

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3.77

Ranked in the World

#160

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#39

Yemen is the second most dangerous country in the world, with a GPI of 3.39. The country has been torn apart by a civil war since 2014, which has resulted in widespread violence, destruction, and displacement. Yemen also suffers from high levels of crime, particularly in urban areas, due to the breakdown of law and order and the proliferation of weapons.

Zambia

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Ranked in the World

#111

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2.51

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#95

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#92

Zimbabwe

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#37

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2.99

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#137

Ranked in the World

#60

FAQs

What are the top 10 most dangerous countries ?

The ten most dangerous countries in the world are Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, Russia, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Somalia, the Central African Republic, and Sudan.

What is the most dangerous country in the world ?

The most dangerous country in the world is Afghanistan, with a GPI score of 3.55.

Why is Afghanistan dangerous ?

Afghanistan is considered dangerous due to ongoing conflicts, political instability, and terrorism threats, including the presence of the Taliban and other militant groups. The country is also grappling with poverty, corruption, and a weak economy, further contributing to its instability.

What is the safest country in the world ?

Iceland is the safest country in the world with a GPI of 1.11.

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