The UAE Tops the List of Safest Countries in the World

The United Arab Emirates topped the list of the safest countries in the world, according to the safety index released by Numbeo for mid-2025.

According to the index, the UAE scored 85.2 points to lead the list, followed by Andorra with 84.8 points, then Qatar (84.6), Taiwan (83.0), and Macau (81.8) in the remaining top five positions.

Earlier this year, the UAE also topped the index, with the ranking based on several factors including crime rates, the level of feeling safe during day and night, violent crime rates, and property crime rates.