List of safest countries in the world: Where does India stand?

The world's list of safe nations has been unveiled. That list is not headed by the US, UK or any other major European nation. Instead, it is a small nation that straddles Spain and France in Southwestern Europe. The same applies to Andorra. This nation has been pronounced the world's safest country on the standard of living and crime front.

Edited By: Nishika Jha

Last Updated : 01 April 2025, 02:28 PM IST

Safest countries in the world (File )

The world's safest countries have been published in a list. However, the US, UK or other influential European nations do not top it. The first place is taken by Andorra, a small nation located between Spain and France. Based on the Nambio Security Index, Andorra has been ranked as the safest nation in the world. The list of safe nations is drawn up based on the crime rate and living standard of the nation. Surprisingly, India's position in this list is well ahead of the US and the UK.

Top five nations in the list

Let's see what the top five nations in the list are First of all, let's discuss India's position. The United Arab Emirates stands second after Andorra. Qatar ranks third in the safest countries list. Taiwan is placed fourth and Oman fifth. Though Taiwan is not recognized by the international community as an independent country, it still acts as an independent entity vis-a-vis China. India is placed above the US and the UK.

Not even the world's mightiest nation is safe

The US, with the most powerful military and advanced technological might, is outside the top 50 safest countries. The US is ranked at number 89 among the world's safest countries. But the UK is number 87. India is far ahead of them in the ratings. India ranks number 66 among the safest countries in the world.

Pakistan ranks number 65

Interestingly, Pakistan is 65th in this ranking, one place ahead of India. India's other neighbour China is 15th on the list. Venezuela is last among 147 nations on the list. It is followed by Papua New Guinea (146), Haiti (145), Afghanistan (144) and South Africa (143).