According to the 2025 Safety Index by Numbeo, the United Arab Emirates has been recognized as the second safest country in the world, achieving an impressive safety index score of 84.5. The top position was secured by Andorra, which scored 84.7, while Qatar followed closely in third place. Taiwan also made it to the upper ranks, securing the fourth position.
Strong Presence of GCC Countries
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations demonstrated strong performance in this year’s rankings, with Oman joining the UAE and Qatar in the top five by securing the fifth position globally. This reinforces the region’s commitment to security and public safety.
Low Crime Rate Strengthens UAE’s Reputation
In addition to its high safety ranking, the UAE also achieved the distinction of having the second-lowest crime rate in the 2025 Crime Index by Numbeo. This further solidifies the country’s reputation as one of the safest places in the world to live and visit.
Methodology Behind Numbeo’s Rankings
Numbeo’s safety and crime indices are derived from extensive user surveys, structured in alignment with scientific and governmental research methodologies. These surveys evaluate public perceptions of crime levels, personal safety concerns, and experiences related to property and violent crimes. The collected data is then used to compile global safety and crime rankings.
Top 20 Safest Countries in 2025
The 2025 Safety Index by Numbeo highlights the following nations as the world’s safest:
- 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
These rankings underscore the UAE’s dedication to maintaining high safety standards and reflect its continued efforts in ensuring public security.
Source: https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-ranked-2nd-safest-country-in-the-world-1.500072139
