The 10 Safest Countries in the World, Ranked by Perception
April 27, 2021
The United States tumbles in a global survey of nations seen to be safe.
No. 1: Switzerland
Safest Ranking: 1
Best Countries overall ranking: 4
No. 2: Denmark
Safest Ranking: 2
Best Countries overall ranking: 12
No. 3: Norway
Safest Ranking: 3
Best Countries overall ranking: 13
No. 4: Canada
Safest Ranking: 4
Best Countries overall ranking: 1
No. 5: New Zealand
Safest ranking: 5
Best Countries overall ranking: 7
No. 6: Finland
Safest ranking: 6
Best Countries overall ranking: 18
No. 7: Sweden
Safest ranking: 7
Best Countries overall ranking: 9
No. 8: Australia
Safest ranking: 8
Best Countries overall ranking: 5
No. 9: Netherlands
Safest ranking: 9
Best Countries overall ranking: 10
No. 10: Austria
Safest ranking: 10
Best Countries overall ranking: 21