UAE, Qatar, Oman rate among world’s top 5 safest places

The UAE has been ranked the second safest country globally, achieving a safety index score of 84.5, according to the 2025 Safety Index released by Numbeo.

Andorra secured the top position with a score of 84.7, while Qatar ranked third at 84.2, followed by Taiwan and Oman in fourth and fifth place, respectively.

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations dominated the rankings, with Oman joining Qatar in the top five and Saudi Arabia securing the 14th spot.

Safety rankings for the UAE

Numbeo’s annual safety rankings are based on user surveys that assess perceptions of crime levels, personal safety, and experiences with both property and violent crimes.

The index is widely referenced as an indicator of public safety across various global regions.

In addition to its high safety ranking, the UAE also recorded the second-lowest crime rate in Numbeo’s 2025 Crime Index, reinforcing its reputation as one of the most secure nations worldwide.

World’s 20 safest countries in the world 

The following 20 countries made it to the Numbeo’s Safety Index:

1. Andorra – 84.7
2. UAE – 84.5
3. Qatar – 84.2
4. Taiwan – 82.9
5. Oman – 81.7
6. Isle of Man – 79.0
7. Hong Kong – 78.5
8. Armenia – 77.9
9. Singapore – 77.4
10. Japan – 77.1
11. Monaco – 76.7
12. Estonia – 76.3
13. Slovenia – 76.2
14. Saudi Arabia – 76.1
15. China – 76.0
16. Bahrain – 75.5
17. South Korea – 75.1
18. Croatia – 74.5
19. Iceland – 74.3
20. Denmark – 74.0