Dubai: The UAE has been ranked the second safest country in the world, achieving an impressive safety index score of 84.5, according to the 2025 Safety Index by Numbeo. Andorra claimed the top spot with a score of 84.7, while Qatar secured third place, followed by Taiwan in fourth.
GCC countries dominated this year’s rankings, with Oman joining Qatar in the top five by securing fifth place globally.
Additionally, the UAE ranked as the country with the second-lowest crime rate in the 2025 Crime Index by Numbeo, further reinforcing its reputation as one of the safest nations worldwide.
Numbeo’s data is based on surveys conducted among its users, with questions modeled after scientific and government surveys. These surveys assess perceptions of crime levels, safety concerns, and experiences with property and violent crimes to compile the safety and crime indices.
20 safest countries in the world
According to the 2025 Safety Index by Numbeo, the 20 safest countries in the world include:
Andorra – 84.7
UAE – 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
Monaco – 76.7
Estonia – 76.3
Slovenia – 76.2
Saudi Arabia – 76.1
China – 76.0
Bahrain – 75.5
South Korea – 75.1
Croatia – 74.5
Iceland – 74.3
Denmark – 74.0
