Top safest. The world economic forum compiled a security rating of countries. What criteria are used to determine the danger of countries?

Wars in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Terror on the streets of North America. Riots, violence, rising murder rates. Sometimes it seems like our world is just going crazy. Faced with all these horrors, normal people want to escape from their own homes and hide with their families where they will be safer. But where can you go in search of peace and quiet amid the endless madness of the modern world? This is a very good question.

Every year, the London-based non-governmental institute Legatum publishes rankings on the well-being of countries around the world. Among parameters such as democratic freedoms and GDP, experts also include statistics on crime rates in their assessment of European countries. The results provide a new perspective on the world and help you understand where in the world you are most or least at risk of being robbed, raped or murdered. Want to escape the endless cycle of scary news? That way…

P.S. To keep things fair, this top ten does not include countries with a disputed or unrecognized political status, as well as enclaves and dwarf states. Otherwise, the Vatican would be in the lead on all counts!

10. Sweden

Forget the gloomy and rainy scenes from Scandinavian brutality films. Sweden is a true Northern European fortress of liberal rights and freedoms, and one of the safest countries on the planet. In 2015, there were only 90 murders per 10 million inhabitants. If it seems to you that this is a lot, you are simply not yet able to appreciate the scale and relationships. This is an entire country, while, for example, in the American city of Detroit alone, where about 700 thousand people live, the same number of people are killed per year - 90.

In truth, Sweden is not entirely crime-free. During the hottest tourist seasons, pickpocket activity flourishes here. In addition, in Sweden, not everything is so simple with the problem of rape. This Scandinavian country leads in the number of rape cases and lawsuits in all of Europe, which does not look very safe. But it sounds like this only until you start comparing these indicators with other countries.

For example, in the US, if a boss harasses his subordinate every day for a week, she can sue him for sexual harassment. If the manager had behaved exactly the same way, but in Sweden, he would have received as many as 52 different lawsuits. This is because since 2005, Swedish rape laws have been considered the most feminist in the world. According to statistics, 15% of Swedes feel unsafe walking alone on the streets at night.

9. Austria

This small European nation of beer and sausage lovers was once one of the world's greatest empires. The Habsburgs ruled a large part of the Earth, under their rule at different times were the lands of modern Germany, Spain, Mexico, Peru and Bosnia. The dynasty fell during the First World War, but its capital, Vienna, still remains one of the greatest cities on Earth.

As a bonus, this country is an amazingly safe place! There are about a million fewer people living here than in Sweden, and no more than 40 murders are recorded per year. According to the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development), which includes 38 countries, Austria ranks 6th as a country with one of the lowest murder rates.

Of course, it is not 100% safe here. With the start of the migration crisis in 2015, this country has become famous as a transit state for human traffic. The most dramatic example of the problem was the death of 70 migrants found in a truck abandoned on the side of the road. In 2016, for the first time in European history since World War II, local citizens elected as president a representative of an ultra-right party that supports the radical ideas of Nazism and fascism.

Despite all this, Austria remains a very friendly and beautiful place where you are unlikely to get into trouble and where you are almost certainly not going to meet a bad end. It’s very picturesque here, and the food they serve is delicious!

8. Switzerland

The first thing you notice about Switzerland, besides its incredible natural beauty, is that this country is simply overrun with weapons. The Swiss love it, almost like the Texans. It is the guns, pistols and knives themselves, and not using them. Switzerland is one of the first places in the world in terms of the number of registered weapons per capita, just a couple of steps behind the United States. However, in the US, deadly shootings are a daily problem, while in Switzerland the crime rate is extremely low. In 2014, there were only 41 murders in a population of 8 million.

Part of this can be explained by the fact that it is a very rich country. Switzerland ranks 12th in the ranking in terms of GDP per capita. At the same time, it is one of 2 countries with a population of over 5 million people among the 14 richest countries in the world. Its cities prosper fabulously. Forget about roads paved with gold. The Swiss wallets are literally covered with a layer of platinum.

But all this wealth has its ethical price. During World War II, the country's national bank replenished its reserves with Nazi gold. Years later, the banking system, renowned for its independence and anonymity, was accused of hiding the funds of major money launderers. Among the clients of Swiss banks, even Escobar himself (Pablo Escobar), a Colombian drug lord and terrorist, one of the most famous criminals of the 20th century, was mentioned.

7. Germany

Germany is the most overpopulated country in Europe, 15 million people ahead of its competitors France and the UK. In addition, another million refugees from Syria and other war-torn countries have recently moved here. Despite all this, crime rates have been steadily declining across the board since the 1990s, when the Berlin Wall came down. The only category of crime that has increased over the years is petty shoplifting.

Among OECD countries, Germany ranks 9th in terms of murder rates. Perhaps the dry numbers here are much higher than in Austria. But 2,100 murders per year for a population of 80 million is very low, especially when compared to the United States, where there are over 15,000 murders per year for 318 million citizens.

Of course, life here is not so safe, and not everyone here walks the streets at night in lederhosen, Bavarian leather shorts with suspenders, singing funny songs. Following the terrorist attack of a truck driving into a crowd at a Christmas market in 2016, Germany too is now suffering from the disease that plagues most Western countries.

6. Norway

Only 5 million people live here. Do you know how many modern Vikings were killed in 2015? 21 people. If Norway were a US state, it would have the lowest murder rate in the entire country and would be third in crime rankings across the continent. Only sparsely populated Vermont (626,000 people) and New Hampshire (1,300,000 people) can boast comparable integrity of their residents. The only crime that foreigners face in Norway today is robbery. In general, killing is not accepted here.

But things weren’t always so rosy in Norway either. About 6 years ago, a sad event thundered throughout the world, during which far-right terrorist Anders Breivik blew up a car in the center of Oslo and shot 77 participants of a youth congress on a neighboring island. It is unlikely that you will meet another Breivik like him, but Norwegians and especially the residents of Oslo are still reeling from the shock.

Apart from the tragedy of 2011, Norway remains one of the most attractive, interesting and safe countries in the world. And don’t listen to those who accuse the Scandinavians of being boring and boring. Rich and prosperous Norway is the country that all other northern European countries secretly dream of becoming, despite the fact that the nights here are too short and the beer is expensive.

5. Denmark

Denmark is so safe that even Norwegians feel safer here. In terms of murder rates, this country ranks 5th in the OECD ranking. It is almost impossible to hear about street crime here. Even drug suppliers who smuggle their goods through Denmark try to avoid violence and do not give the police a reason to be noticed. At least that’s how they behave on its territory.

At the same time, it is Denmark that is most often criticized by the terrorist groups Al-Qaeda and radicalists from ISIS, who call on their followers to attack this country. However, until now there have been no large-scale terrorist attacks here, which has brought worldwide fame to the professionalism of the Danish intelligence services and its counter-extremism department.

Denmark is worth visiting not only because of its safety and low murder rate. It's here that you'll admire the officially happiest capital in the world, Copenhagen, and appreciate how things are going in the world's only autonomous republic run by real hippies.

4. Iceland

In January 2017, a girl was kidnapped and killed in Reykjavik while heading home after relaxing at a bar. A similar grim story in any other country would have been drowned in a hundred other tragedies, but in Iceland it led to nationwide mourning marches. Numerous candlelight vigils were held, tens of thousands of citizens marched through the streets of the country, and an entire nation united to honor the death of the brutally murdered woman. It's obvious that people here truly and genuinely care about each other.

With a population of just 323,000, Iceland is the most remote and least populated northern country in Europe. It often seems that remoteness and isolation contribute to riots and high crime rates, but in Iceland the opposite is true. Police patrols conduct their patrols here without any weapons, and even in the darkest gateways violence is unheard of. Local residents still habitually leave their doors unlocked even at night. If there are one or more murders here in a year, it's a very bad year.

In many ways, things work this way in Iceland because all citizens are very involved in each other's lives. The local population is truly responsive, everyone knows each other and... Perhaps this is why the recent murder of a girl shocked the whole country so much. Iceland is safe not only because it is very rich, but also because its people choose to live and think this way.

3. Japan

Finally, a non-European country. An island nation of 127 million people, Japan is known for its eccentricity, extremely hard-working culture and high level of security. Even Yakuza gang members don't carry guns here. Japan ranked third in the OECD rankings for safety and homicide rates. In 2015, no more than 1 thousand murders occurred here. For comparison, 3 times fewer people live in the USA than in Japan, and there were 15 times more murders. Therefore, it is quite fair to say that this Asian island nation is very safe.

And it gets better here. 2015 was particularly notable in that virtually all crime categories reached their lowest levels since 1945. Tokyo is considered the safest city in the world! Osaka, another major Japanese city, is in third place in this ranking. And all this despite the fact that Tokyo is the second largest city in the world, second only to the Chinese region of the Pearl River Delta.

But before you rush to pack your bags, it's worth noting that Tokyo is also considered the most dangerous city in the world. It sounds contradictory and illogical. But the answer lies in this: being safe from other people is one thing, but being safe from the forces of nature is another. And in this regard, Japan really let us down. Earthquakes often occur here, and then tsunamis hit the city, killing thousands of people. Mother Nature, unfortunately, is very unmerciful towards this island and often chooses it as a “whipping boy”.

2. Luxembourg

Tucked between France, Germany and Belgium, super-rich Luxembourg is one of Europe's smallest countries. It is so small that Holland seems big in comparison. Even the island of Rhodes is larger than Luxembourg. But this tiny country has something that Holland and Rhodes don't. No, we are not talking about the European Court of Arbitration, the fiery Burgzondeg or Duke Henri. The most remarkable thing about this country is that it is in first place according to the OECD in the ranking for the lowest crime and in second place for the lowest murder rate.

Violent crimes simply don't happen here. In 2015, a series of armed robberies occurred in Luxembourg. Nothing like this has happened since then. And although the population here is only 543,202 people, such low crime is still impressive. For example, Kansas, an American city with a population of almost 3 million residents, is much more dangerous; more than 125 people were killed there in 2016. But in Luxembourg, murders simply don’t happen.

The reason for this may be the high standards of quality of life and the very low level of poverty in the country. Luxembourg ranks sixth in terms of GDP per capita, and always ranks among the top in terms of quality of life. Although the security of this country may be under threat for some time now due to the fact that Luxembourg has sent several of its soldiers to Syria to fight ISIS. Radicalists do not forgive such steps...

1. Singapore

That's all. This is the safest country on Earth. Singapore has a very small territory, being home to 5.3 million people who inhabit an area 4 times smaller than the Greek resort island of Rhodes with its population of 1 million. This insane level of overcrowding may make you think of high crime rates and quickly erupting aggression leading to violence.

But no. In 2011, only 16 people were killed here. In 2015 and 2016, all types of crimes from violence to thefts decreased by 10 or 20 times. The only category of crime that is still growing is cybercrime. It's unpleasant, but at least in Singapore no one is in danger of waking up in a pool of their own blood.

In addition, Singapore never experiences natural disasters, unlike Japan. It's clean and livable. How could it be otherwise, when even for spitting gum you can be fined a hefty sum. However, all this security comes at a price.

In Singapore, the government is in charge and values ​​security over freedom. According to the British research company the Economist Intelligence Unit, Singapore ranks 75th in the ranking of respect for democratic rights and freedoms, following Colombia, Serbia, Hungary and Brazil, and just 10 places ahead of Honduras. The USA is in 20th place in the British rankings. In this small Asian state, security definitely comes at a price. Whether it's worth it is up to you to decide.

In any country in the world, there is a chance of being deceived, robbed or embroiled in life-threatening street riots. The Tourism-Review portal has published a list of the ten safest countries in the world.

Cyprus- an island in the Mediterranean Sea, is a place where your personal safety is guaranteed. Despite the conflict with Turkey that divided the island into south and north in the 1970s, Cyprus is one of the safest places in Europe. The crime rate is so low that you don't even have to close your door at night.

Denmark is a northern European country that is also one of the safest countries in the world. There are 0.88 murders per 100 thousand people. The likelihood of pickpocketing is also very low. You will not be attacked by any wild animals or hit by any natural disaster. This is the perfect place to ride your bike, where you don't have to worry about it being stolen while you're buying ice cream.

Iceland very popular for its geysers and untouched nature. If you prefer places where there are few people, then Iceland is the perfect country to travel to. The murder rate here is almost 0 and it is without a doubt the safest country in the world. There are only 130 prisoners in the entire country who are allowed to go home on weekends. Iceland has the lowest crime rate.

Ireland- The green island, famous for its culture, whiskey and beer, is also one of the safest countries in the world. Here there are 0.32 murders per 100 thousand people. Also, according to statistics, Dublin is much less dangerous than the capitals of Japan, Australia and Canada.

Japan. There are many Europeans who would give a lot to eat authentic Japanese sushi while looking at Fuji. The country has much more to offer. In terms of crime, Japan is close to Singapore - there are 0.44 murders per 100 thousand inhabitants per year. Theft is also very rare in Japan, and compared to other Asian countries, this fact is a “bonus”. Japan also has a lost property office.

Luxembourg- a tiny state with only half a million people. People living in Luxembourg are said to be some of the most satisfied with their lives in the world and this is not surprising - the country has a very developed economy, and the highest GDP per capita in the world.

New Zealand. The beautiful landscape, mountains, lakes and coastline make this country every traveler's dream. The absence of political unrest, a stable economy and "isolation" make New Zealand one of the safest countries in the world. Serious crimes are practically never committed here. No poisonous animals such as spiders and snakes are found in New Zealand. There are no recorded cases of shark attacks on people, and there is virtually no risk of natural disaster as the island is too remote for tropical cyclones.

Norway is a Scandinavian country popular for its fjords and white nights. The crime rate in the country is 0.71 per 100 thousand people, which also makes it one of the safest countries in Europe. There are no threats of war, political unrest, or even natural disasters. This is an ideal country for a holiday, especially if you don't like the heat. However, you can't expect your vacation to be cheap - Norway is the most expensive among the Scandinavian countries.

Singapore- a very popular place among tourists. Here you can see a mixture of Chinese, Malay, Indian, Arab and Western cultures. It is also one of the unique places in the world where there are virtually no conflicts between cultures. Singapore is rightfully one of the safest places in the world. The murder rate is 0.38 per 100 thousand inhabitants. This is an extremely low figure compared to, for example, Venezuela and Honduras.

Security is one of the main criteria that a potential immigrant and ordinary tourist relies on when deciding to move or visit a country for a short time. Unfortunately, today in different parts of the planet there are armed conflicts, terrorist attacks are carried out and the overall crime rate is growing. The safety of people and the country as a whole largely depends on these factors.

International organizations and major travel agencies regularly compile various ratings and lists of states with the highest level of security. According to experts, these are the most suitable destinations for both tourism and comfortable living. Based on the data from the Global Peace Index 2019 report compiled by the Institute of Economics and Peace, let’s look at the TOP 10 safest countries on the planet in 2019–2020.

THE SAFEST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD - LIST

RANKING TOP 10 SAFEST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD

ICELAND

Iceland is rightfully considered the safest country in the world in 2019–2020. This small island nation is located in the North Atlantic Ocean next to Greenland and Great Britain. The population is just over 340 thousand people. Political stability, a strong economy, the absence of territorial disputes and the social cohesion of its inhabitants make Iceland an almost ideal place to live, work and play.

NEW ZEALAND

AUSTRIA

Austria is a prosperous democratic country in the heart of Europe. An excellent place for lovers of outdoor activities and winter sports. The greatest danger here is from avalanches in the Alps, so tourists should be careful. In general, it is absolutely safe to conduct professional activities, invest, study at Austrian universities and simply travel around Austria.

DENMARK

It is quite difficult to imagine a coup d'état or civil conflict breaking out in Denmark. This northern country has a high standard of living and a reliable social security system, a high-tech economy and a stable political situation. In addition to security issues, according to many authoritative publications, Denmark is included in the list of the happiest countries in the world.

CANADA

Living and working in Canada is more comfortable than in the United States, which ranks only 128th in the ranking of the safest countries. Mass murders and other types of terror are virtually absent here. The local government has developed effective immigration programs to Canada, which gives thousands of foreigners from different countries a chance to come to the most beautiful Canadian cities for permanent residence under clear and affordable conditions.

SINGAPORE

In 2018, the city-state of Singapore gained three points and regained its well-deserved place in the top ten safest countries in the world, and in 2019 it rose another position. Unlike many in the Asian region, especially Pakistan, the Philippines and Bangladesh, Singaporeans feel completely safe both economically and physically. Largely due to effective police action and strict laws.

SLOVENIA

Slovenia is included in the list of the safest countries in the world, largely due to the high concentration of police on local streets, who monitor law and order and ensure the safety of the property of foreign visitors. In addition, incidents of terrorist attacks and other types of violence are very rare in the state. Joining the European Union allowed Slovenia to raise the standard of living of the population and ensure economic growth.

JAPAN

Japan is the second representative of Asia in the 2019 ranking of the safest countries on the planet, which, together with Slovenia and the Czech Republic, supplanted last year’s participant from Europe – Ireland. Japanese citizens are not afraid of hypothetical threats from North Korea and are completely satisfied with the work of their state's law enforcement agencies. Life in the Land of the Rising Sun is quite safe even despite periodic tsunamis, earthquakes and other natural disasters.

CZECH

The modern Czech Republic is not only a dynamically developing country with an industrial economy and low unemployment, but also a popular tourist destination. Foreigners visiting beautiful Czech cities with stunning historical architecture note the relaxed atmosphere and friendly attitude of the locals. The state has virtually no crime and low military expenditures per capita.

In conclusion, we note that of the 163 countries that are analyzed in the report, the safest country in the world 2019–2020 – Iceland, is already in first place for twelve years (since 2008). The bottom lines of the ranking are occupied by Afghanistan, Syria, South Sudan, Yemen and Iraq.

The most peaceful and safe region on the planet is Europe. Among the CIS countries, Russia is ranked lowest - 154th place. Ukraine is on line 150, and the Republic of Belarus is on line 97.

This page presents the most peaceful and calm countries for 2018. Previously, it was decided not to create a new page each time, but just change this one. I have already published ratings of countries around the world for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, followed by the long-awaited rating of the next year, 2018.

Or the most peaceful countries are ranked from first to last and criminal, respectively. The ranking was taken from the Vision of Humanity website, which is compiled by humanity from all over the world. In parentheses, each country indicates how many steps it has risen or fallen since the previous year. The safest countries are the countries of Scandinavia and Europe, however, as always :) This year, many countries have soared sharply, some up and some down. The African Gambia was especially surprised: it rose by as much as 34 steps, as well as the African Togo: it fell by 36 steps. But Russia is still close to 10th place in terms of the most criminal countries, and has not distinguished itself much since last year. However, over the past 25 years it has always been like this... And Ukraine remains inferior to Russia, from the moment Poroshenko came to power. I wonder what it will look like in the future? Wait and see.

Rating of countries of the world 2018

1. Iceland (0)
2. New Zealand (0)
3. Austria (+1)
4. Portugal (-1)
5. Denmark (0)
6. Canada (+2)
7. Czech Republic (-1)
8. Singapore (+13)
9. Japan (+2)
10. Ireland (0)
11. Slovenia (-4)
12. Switzerland (-3)
13. Austria (-1)
14. Sweden (+4)
15. Finland (+2)
16. Norway (-2)
17. Germany (-1)
18. Hungary (-3)
19. Butane (-6)
20. Mauritius (+2)
21. Belgium (-2)
22. Slovakia (+4)
23. Netherlands (Holland) (-3)
24. Romania (+1)
25. Malaysia (+4)
26. Bulgaria (+2)
27. Croatia (+4)
28. Chile (-4)
29. Botswana (-2)
30. Spain (-7)
31. Latvia (+1)
32. Poland (+1)
33. Estonia (+3)
34. Taiwan (+6)
35. Sierra Leone (+4)
36. Lithuania (+1)
37. Uruguay (-2)
38. Italy (0)
39. Madagascar (+5)
40. Costa Rica (-6)
41. Ghana (+2)
42. Kuwait (+16)
43. Namibia (+7)
44. Malawi (+4)
45. United Arab Emirates (+20)
46. ​​Laos (-1)
47. Mongolia (-1)
48. Zambia (-6)
49. Korea (South Korea) (-2)
50. Panama (-1)
51. Tanzania (+3)
52. Albania (+5)
53. Senegal (+7)
54. Serbia (+2)
55. Indonesia (-3)
56. Qatar (-26)
57. UK (-16)
58. Montenegro (+9)
59. East Timor (-6)
60. Vietnam (-1)
61. France (-10)
62. Cyprus (+2)
63. Liberia (+19)
64. Moldova (Republic of Moldova) (+2)
65. Equatorial Guinea (-4)
66. Argentina (-11)
67. Sri Lanka (+13)
68. Nicaragua (+6)
69. Benin (+10)
70. Kazakhstan (+2)
71. Morocco (+4)
72. Swaziland (+5)
73. Oman (+3)
74. Peru (+3)
75. Ecuador (-9)
76. Gambia (+34)
77. Paraguay (-9)
78. Tunisia (-9)
79. Greece (-6)
80. Burkina Faso (+11)
81. Cuba (+7)
82. Guyana (-1)
83. Angola (+17)
84. Nepal (+9)
85. Trinidad and Tobago (+13)
86. Mozambique (-8)
87. Macedonia (+15)
88. Haiti (-5)
89. Bosnia and Herzegovina (-4)
90. Jamaica (+2)
91. Dominican Republic (+8)
92. Kosovo (-16)
93. Bangladesh (-9)
94. Bolivia (-8)
95. Gabon (-8)
96. Guinea (0)
97. Cambodia (-8)
98. Jordan (-3)
99. Togo (-36)
100. Papua New Guinea (-3)
101. Belarus (Republic of Belarus) (+2)
102. Georgia (-8)
103. Rwanda (+10)
104. Lesotho (-14)
105. Uzbekistan (-4)
106. Brazil (+2)
107. Uganda (-2)
108. Kyrgyzstan (+3)
109. Algeria (0)
110. Ivory Coast (+11)
111. Guatemala (+6)
112. China (+4)
113. Thailand (+7)
114. Tajikistan (+4)
115. Djibouti (-8)
116. Guinea-Bissau (-6)
117. El Salvador (-2)
118. Honduras (-12)
119. Turkmenistan (Turkmenistan) (0)
120. Armenia (-8)
121. United States of America (-7)
122. Myanmar (-18)
123. Kenya (+2)
124. Zimbabwe (+3)
125. South Africa (-2)
126. Congo (-2)
127. Mauritania (+1)
128. Niger (-2)
129. Saudi Arabia (+4)
130. Behrain (+1)
131. Iran (-2)
132. Azerbaijan (0)
133. Cameroon (-3)
134. Burundi (+7)
135. Chad (0)
136. India (+1)
137. Philippines (+1)
138. Eritrea (-2)
139. Ethiopia (-5)
140. Mexico (+2)
141. Palestine (New)
142. Egypt (-3)
143. Venezuela (0)
144. Mali (-4)
145. Colombia (0)
146. Israel (-2)
147. Lebanon (0)
148. Nigeria (0)
149. Türkiye (-3)
150. DPRK (North Korea) (-1)
151. Pakistan (0)
152. Ukraine (+1)
153. Sudan (+2)
154. Russia (-4)
155. Central African Republic (-1)
156. Democratic Republic of the Congo (-4)
157. Libya (-1)
158. Yemen (0)
159. Somalia (-2)
160. Iraq (0)
161. South Sudan (-2)
162. Afghanistan (-1)
163. Syria (-1)

Experts from the World Economic Forum (WEF) have compiled a ranking of the safest countries in the world for tourists. According to news agencies, Finland took first place on the list.

The second position is in the UAE, and Iceland is in third place. The top 10 rankings also included Oman, Hong Kong, Singapore, Norway, Switzerland, Rwanda and Qatar.

In turn, Colombia (136), Yemen (135) and El Salvador (134) were recognized as the most unsafe countries in the world.

In total, the list includes 136 countries. When compiling the rating, criteria such as the level of crime, the terrorist threat and the presence of armed conflicts were taken into account.

World map of the safest countries in the world

Experts from the medical service company International SOS have compiled an interactive map of the world, which marks the most dangerous and safe countries for travel in 2017.

On the map, which can be found on the company’s website, countries are marked in different colors depending on the degree of risk that awaits the visiting tourist.

The most dangerous are indicated in dark red: Libya, Mali, South Sudan, Yemen, Syria, Central African Republic, Afghanistan and Venezuela.

This also includes some areas of Congo, Somalia and Sudan and others, RIA Novosti reports.

States that are slightly safer for tourists are highlighted in orange. This list includes some states of Mexico, border areas of Colombia and Ecuador, Nigeria, Pakistan, part of India and others.

Experts classified Ukraine, in the east of which there is an ongoing armed conflict, Belarus, Poland, Turkey, Egypt and a number of other countries, as states with a medium level of danger for tourists. These countries are indicated in yellow.

Russia, along with Brazil, China, India, Kazakhstan and some other countries, was classified as a country with “rapidly developing variable risks.”

“Green countries”, the level of risks in which were considered insignificant, are the USA, Canada, Argentina, Australia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Switzerland, Slovenia and Denmark.

The map took into account factors such as terrorism, politically motivated unrest and war, social unrest, crime rates, the reliability of transportation infrastructure, the effectiveness of security and emergency response services, and the country's vulnerability to natural disasters.

The safest countries in Europe for tourists from Russia have been named

The safest countries for tourists are Estonia, the Czech Republic and Germany, Izvestia reports.

The insurance company SG SOGAZ conducted a study, according to which Estonia turned out to be the safest for Russian tourists. This is where Russian tourists are least likely to seek medical help.

It is believed that most insurance cases occur in Bulgaria, Thailand and other popular resorts among Russians. However, this is a very rough estimate, since most Russians travel to these countries. And in this case, the principle works - the more people there are, the more unpleasant incidents there are. The SOGAZ company for the first time tried to assess the safety of certain countries based on the frequency of requests for medical insurance policies from those traveling abroad.

In the first half of the year, the insurer recorded 560 cases of tourist claims due to illnesses, poisonings, injuries and other medical reasons. Policies with worldwide coverage were not taken into account in the calculations. The final list of the study included 25 states, in which a total of 17 thousand policies were sold in the first half of the year.

According to the study, tourists who vacation in the Baltics are least at risk. Estonia became the safest country for Russian tourists. Only 0.5% of tourists (that is, one person out of 200 vacationers) sought medical help in this country. The Czech Republic took second place in the ranking, where the risk barely exceeds 1% (1.13%). An almost similar situation is in Germany, which closes the top 3 safest tourist countries - only 1.22% of tourists seek medical help. And this despite the fact that these states are among the most popular destinations among Russian tourists.

The list of countries with a low risk for Russians also included Slovakia (1.40%), Portugal (2.05%), Serbia (2.37%), Norway (2.86%), Switzerland (3.15%), Italy (3.32%). Hungary closes the top ten safest countries for Russians in the Old World, where the frequency of calls is 3.49%.

According to Dmitry Yanin, Chairman of the Board of the International Confederation of Consumer Societies, there are four factors that influence the traumatic nature of vacations. Hygiene in the host country (quality of food and water), national cuisine, which may have an unusual taste, hot climate and plenty of sun, as well as alcohol have an influence.

The less sun, the fewer problems. In Asia, food is a risk factor. There are problems with both its quality and the quality of water. In addition, in hot countries there are quite extreme beach activities. In Estonia there is little sun, the cuisine is close to us, such a favorable situation, and most importantly, there is no all-inclusive system with alcohol. If you drink less, you get injured less,” explained Dmitry Yanin.