Risk Map 2027 Flags Gulf States as Riskier
Safeture and Riskline's new map rates fifteen countries as riskier and six as improved, with Middle Eastern nations showing the sharpest shifts.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Travel — General
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Safeture and Riskline released the Risk Map 2027, which rates destinations on a five-level scale covering security, crime, health, and environmental risks. Fifteen countries became riskier this year while six improved.
Why it matters
The map gives international travelers a standardized reference for comparing destination safety across security, health, and environmental factors. Rising ratings for major Gulf travel and commerce hubs signal shifts travelers and businesses may need to factor into plans.
The Risk Map 2027 uses a five-level scale in which fifteen countries rose in risk and six fell, comparing against the prior edition. The map does not specify how security, crime, health, and environmental factors are weighted, and it is unclear which of the changed ratings drove the largest shifts.
The players
Safeture
Safeture is a travel risk management company that publishes annual destination risk assessments for business and leisure travelers.
Riskline
Riskline is a global travel risk intelligence provider that co-produces travel safety ratings used by corporations and travelers.
The details
Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates moved from Moderate to High risk, while Germany and Finland moved to Moderate. Bhutan, Canada, and Switzerland rank among the safest countries, while Colombia, Haiti, and Yemen rank among the least safe. The map is available for download on Safeture's website.
Timeline
Risk Map 2027 article published November 6, 2026.
The map is labeled as the 2027 edition.
Big Picture
The Risk Map 2027 continues the annual Safeture and Riskline series, and its shift of Gulf states from Moderate to High risk marks a notable departure from the ratings published in earlier editions. Year-over-year changes like these are the main way the series tracks evolving destination safety.
Travelers heading to the Gulf states or other newly rated High-risk destinations should review current government advisories before booking. Checking the map's rating for a planned destination can help set expectations for security and health precautions.
The takeaway
Travel risk ratings change from year to year, so checking the latest edition before booking helps travelers account for shifts in security and health conditions at their destination.
Further reading
Explore more on Travel — General to see how destination risk ratings fit into broader trip planning.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Travel Daily Media.
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