Iceland

According to the Global Peace Safety Index, Iceland has been rated the safest country in the world for several years in a row. The index considers crime rates, political climate, natural calamities, and health concerns. Iceland has a meager crime rate due to its small population (about 340,000 people), high living standards, exceptional anti-crime social attitudes, well-educated police units, and lack of hostility amongst individuals of different economic and social groups. Iceland has no army and no armed police.

Aside from these elements, there are numerous reasons why Iceland is regarded as one of the safest countries in the world. Iceland, for example, is free of mosquitoes, parasites, bears, snakes, deadly spiders, and other potentially dangerous animals. In addition, the country has a close-knit, family-oriented culture and an excellent educational system. Even a college degree costs less than one month's rent. As a result of the relationship between high education levels, high employment rates, and a robust social safety net, there are less incentive to commit crimes like theft.

GPI 2022: 1,107