Key Takeaways
- Singapore is the safest country globally, while South Africa falls in last place.
- Rankings were based on the share of residents who feel safe walking alone at night across 144 countries and over 144,000 survey respondents conducted by Gallup.
Despite rising conflict around the world, 73% of people worldwide feel safe walking alone at night in their country. Going further, this marks the highest share in nearly two decades. In 2006, for instance, global perceptions of safety stood at 63%, a figure that has steadily risen over the years.
This graphic shows the world’s safest and least safe countries, based on Gallup’s Global Safety Report 2025.
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