The choice of a country for travel largely depends on the level of security. The research group of The Swiftest company analyzed the security parameters of different countries and deduced the “Travel Safety Index”, Dip.org.ua reports concerning the company’s website.
The “Travel Safety Index” was calculated from the following factors:
- the number of murders per 100,000 people;
- approximate road traffic death rate per 100,000 people;
- the death rate associated with unintentional poisoning per 100,000 people;
- the death rate related to unsafe sanitation, unsafe water, and lack of proper hygiene, per 100,000 people;
- the number of years of life lost due to infectious diseases per 100,000 people;
- years of life lost due to disability-adjusted injuries (including conflict, violence, and self-harm), per 100,000 people;
- risk of natural disasters (0–50 points).
So, the list of 10 safest countries was headed by Singapore. There are practically no cases of murder, traffic accidents, or the risk of natural disasters. The crime rate in Singapore is comparatively lower than in other countries. Singapore has a high level of police presence and severe penalties for crimes.
Next on the list:
Denmark
Netherlands
Switzerland
Israel
Sweden
Austria
Ireland
Italy
Germany
The most dangerous countries:
South Africa
India
Dominican Republic
Mexico
Brazil
Cambodia
Philippines
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
Indonesia