The level of domestic and international conflict, as well as political turmoil, affects a country’s level of safety. There has been a 12.1 percent drop in the least peaceful countries since 2008. There was a 4.3 percent rise in the rankings of the world’s 25 most peaceful nations. A total of 14,871 riots and protests took place last year. Between January 2020 and April 2021, there was a significant increase in physical assaults against people of Asian descent. During the pandemic, Asian Australians reported being discriminated against at a rate of about 85%. During this time, hate crimes in Vancouver rose by a staggering 717 percent.
Here is Insider Monkey’s list of the 25 safest countries in the world. Between January 2020 and April 2021, there was a significant increase in physical assaults against people of Asian descent. During the pandemic, Asian Australians reported being discriminated against at a rate of about 85%. With a total score of 1.53, Romania comes in last place on our list of the 25 safest countries. Poland’s ranking on the Global Peace Index 2021 has risen by 8.5%. Because of this, the GPI ranked it 9 places higher this year. In terms of societal safety and security, the country comes in 17th place in Europe and 24th overall. In the ranking of the safest countries in the world, Malaysia comes in at number 23. 0.037 of a point was added to the country’s score this year. As a result, it has a lower level of domestic and international conflict than other countries in the region. Bhutan comes in at number 22 with a score of 1.51 points. It has once again outperformed every other South Asian country. The fact that Bhutan is one of the world’s least militarized countries is a major contributor. The Netherlands is still 21st in the GPI 2020 rankings, the same as last year. However, the overall score has dropped from 1.528 to 1.506. This is a decrease. For the past five years, the country has been ranked among the top ten per capita weapons exporters. For more details, click the 25 Safest Countries In The World.
