Singapore ranks as the safest destination in the world for tourists, whereas Caracas, Venezuela, is considered the most dangerous.
Forbes, an American magazine, has released the 2024 list of the 10 safest and most dangerous cities in the world for tourists. The ranking is based on data analysis of various factors such as crime rates, healthcare quality, and natural disaster risks. The safety score is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, with lower scores indicating higher safety.
According to the ranking, Singapore is the safest destination globally, scoring 0, which means the risks associated with health, crime, natural disasters, tourism safety, security, and infrastructure are the lowest. Moreover, Singapore is highly regarded for its digital security, allowing both residents and visitors to freely use the Internet without concerns about privacy violations, identity theft, or cyberattacks.
10 Safest Cities for 2024:
| Rank | City | Rank | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | 6 | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 2 | Tokyo, Japan | 7 | Seoul, South Korea |
| 3 | Toronto, Canada | 8 | Osaka, Japan |
| 4 | Sydney, Australia | 9 | Melbourne, Australia |
| 5 | Zurich, Switzerland | 10 | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
10 Most Dangerous Cities for 2024:
| Rank | City | Rank | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caracas, Venezuela | 6 | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| 2 | Karachi, Pakistan | 7 | Bogota, Colombia |
| 3 | Yangon, Myanmar | 8 | Cairo, Egypt |
| 4 | Lagos, Nigeria | 9 | Mexico City, Mexico |
| 5 | Manila, Philippines | 10 | Quito, Ecuador |
According to the survey, Tokyo, Japan, and Toronto, Canada, are listed among the safest cities for tourists. Both Japan and Australia have two cities in the top 10 safest list, with the remaining destinations including Sydney, Zurich, Copenhagen, Seoul, Osaka, Melbourne, and Amsterdam.
On the other hand, Caracas, Venezuela, ranks as the most dangerous city with a total score of 100. The research highlights its severe healthcare security risks, reflecting the low quality of healthcare services and infrastructure. The high crime rate has led the U.S. State Department to rank it as the least safe for tourism, advising its citizens against visiting.
Karachi, Pakistan, ranks second from the bottom. The U.S. State Department notes that the city is plagued by “terrorism and violence,” with extremist groups frequently targeting civilians, military personnel, and local police. U.S. citizens are advised to reconsider travel plans to this destination.
Yangon, Myanmar, ranks third on the list of the world’s most dangerous cities for tourists, followed by Lagos in Nigeria, Manila in the Philippines, and Dhaka in Bangladesh.