Switzerland is the safest European country to travel to this summer in a new study by Forbes Advisor.
When summing up the results of the study, several indicators were taken into account. First of all, it is the quality of bathing water in local reservoirs, the level of medical care, and the success of the fight against crime. From these data, the final results for each country are added up and a final assessment of the safety of vacation spots in 2022 is derived.
Switzerland
According to the results, Switzerland is the safest country to visit this year with a safety factor of 88.3. Switzerland has the best healthcare quality of all 29 European countries analyzed in the study, with 893 out of 1,000 according to the Euro Health Consumer Index, followed by Denmark (885) and the Netherlands (883).
In addition, Switzerland ranks sixth in the rankings for the best bathing water quality, with 93 percent of rivers and lakes scoring excellent. Better only in Cyprus – 100%, Austria and Greece – 98%, Malta – 97% and Croatia – 96%. These are data from the European Environment Agency.
Another important parameter is the level of air pollution with the particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers. In terms of dust concentration, Switzerland ranks tenth on the list, but the crime rate, according to Eurostat, is very low compared to other countries – 5.7 per million, which is 50 murders in 2019. Below only Slovenia – 4.8.
Slovenia
Slovenia, according to the results of the study, is the second safest country to travel with a score of 82.3.
With an average pollution level of 13.3 and a quality of medical care rated at 678 points, the country’s water resources are in perfect order – 85 percent of them are rated as excellent. For those who are looking for the perfect place to meet or, on the contrary, to relax on their own, Slovenia is very suitable.
Portugal
Portugal is the third safest country in Europe this summer with a ratio of 82.1. Tied second with Switzerland and Germany for excellent water quality at 93 percent, Portugal ranks fourth for air quality, with one of the lowest air pollution scores of 7.1 behind Finland, Estonia, and Sweden. In terms of quality of healthcare, Portugal ranks tenth.
Austria
With an overall index score of 81.4, Austria ranks fourth in the rankings in 2022. The country has one of the highest bathing water quality scores, with 98 percent scoring perfect, and ranking seventh in health care quality at 799, according to the Consumer Health Index), behind Sweden at 800 and Finland at 839.
The number of crimes is also low compared to other countries, at 8.2 per million people.
Germany
With a final safety score of 81.2, Germany is the fifth safest in 2022. The bathing water in the country is rated at 93%, which makes it safe for swimmers and tourists. Germany ranks eighth in air quality with a pollution level of 10.6 and a low crime rate of 6.9 per million. Germany is one of the ideal destinations for all kinds of travelers.