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UAE, Qatar & Oman Land In Top 5 Safest Countries In The World According To A Study

According to the Safety Index by Numbeo for 2025, the UAE has been ranked as the second safest country in the world.

by Anupriya Mishra
UAE, Qatar & Oman Land In Top 5 Safest Countries In The World According To A Study

Everybody knows that the UAE follows a strict policy when it comes to the safety of its people. To ensure that people living in the Emirate feel safe at all times of the day, laws have been strictly made, and it is expected that people will follow them, or they can face strict actions. These efforts have reaped great results for them. Yes, it has been ranked as the second safest city in the world according to the 2025 Safety Index by Numbeo.

UAE Earns 2nd Rank On The 2025 Safety Index By Numbeo

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According to the Safety Index by Numbeo for 2025, the UAE has been ranked as the second safest country in the world. Achieving an impressive score of 84.5, it has managed to fall just behind Andorra, which has scored 84.7. As it happens, Qatar has secured the third spot, Oman the fifth, and other GCC countries have also dominated the rankings for this year.

GCC Countries Have Performed Well

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This result was revealed in the Crime Index by Numbeo, thereby further reinforcing its reputation as one of the safest nations around the world. For those who are wondering, the data by Numbeo is based on surveys that have been conducted amongst its users. These questions have been modelled after scientific and government surveys. It assesses the perception of crime levels, experiences with property, violent crimes, and safety concerns in order to compile the safety and crime Indices.

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A Look At The Top 20

Muscat, Oman
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In case you’re wondering, here’s a list of the top 20 safest countries in the world.

  1. Andorra – 84.7
  2. UAE – 84.5
  3. Qatar – 84.2
  4. Taiwan – 82.9
  5. Oman – 81.7
  6. Isle Of Man – 79.0
  7. Hong Kong – 78.5
  8. Armenia – 77.9
  9. Singapore – 77.4
  10. Japan – 77.1
  11. Monaco – 76.7
  12. Estonia – 76.3
  13. Slovenia – 76.2
  14. Saudi Arabia – 76.1
  15. China – 76.0
  16. Bahrain – 75.5
  17. South Korea – 75.1
  18. Croatia – 74.5
  19. Iceland – 74.3
  20. Denmark – 74.0

With the list revealed for you, make sure to share this brilliant development with your fellow Emiratis. After all, it’s a moment of immense pride for everyone.

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First Published: March 26, 2025 12:32 PM