Top 10 Countries With The Best Security In The World

You are probably thinking of immigrating, but you have concerns about security. You are not alone.

According to the Global Peace Index, the world is less peaceful today than it was a year ago, however some countries are not affected by the emerging global conflict and crises.

Needless to mention that no matter how safe a country is, it would have its own security challenges. But how they handle and stay above the waters is what makes them ‘safe’.

These countries which are termed to be the safest countries in the world are also known for topping the World Security Ranking. They are ranked based on a number of factors like risk of natural disasters, crime rate, security forces, personal safety of residents, and manner of handling internet and external conflicts.

Here are the top 10 countries with the best security in the world.

1. Iceland

Iceland, a European island with a population of 350,000, is the safest and the most secured country in the World, a title the country has been holding since 2008 due to its high standard of living, small population, strong social attitudes against crime, and a high level of trust in their well-trained, highly educated police force.

2. United Arab Emirate (UAE)

The popular middle east country is known for its utmost importance on the internal security in the country several reports have it that the country spends up to $2.7 billion on security yearly. The UAE maintains safety and security in the country through the implementation of laws, initiatives, and training.

3. Qatar

This is another Middle East country which economy was developed through Oil and Gas production. In Qatar, crime rates are very low, and violent crimes are extremely rare.

4. Singapore

Singapore is widely regarded as one of the safest countries in the world, with consistently low crime rates, a transparent legal system, and a reliable police force supported by proactive citizens.

5. Finland

Finland was named the safest country in the world according to a 2017 World Economic Forum report.

6. Mongolia

Mongolia is undoubtedly one of the safest countries in the world and one of the countries with the lowest crime rates in Asia. According to reports, most crimes in Mongolia are usually non-violent.

7. Norway

Norway is known to be one of the safest countries in the world. Crime rates are extremely low even in major cities such as Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, and Stavanger.  Even walking alone during the night is relatively safe and the chances are small that you’ll become the victim of a crime.

8. Denmark

Denmark is considered an extremely safe country to visit. It is a country with almost no risk of natural disasters and unlike most other European countries, the crime rates in Denmark are average.

9. Canada

Canada has the best Police force in the world and has been able to provide world-class security for its citizens and residents. Canada has a good manner of handling internal conflicts, a low rate of crime, and political stability.

10. New Zealand

New Zealand is a very safe and secured country with a very low crime rate, especially violent crime.  New Zealanders are generally open-minded and have laws in place to prevent abuse of anyone’s freedom of speech or expression.

Now that you know the most secured countries, you probably want to check out the top 10 countries with the highest crime rate in the world too.