Philippines Named World’s Most Dangerous Travel Destination, India Ranks 4th: HelloSafe Report
A new report by HelloSafe has ranked the world’s most dangerous countries to travel to using a comprehensive Travel Safety Index. The index evaluated 35 different criteria across five key categories, including the occurrence of natural disasters, violence in society, and health infrastructure. Countries were scored on a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 representing the highest level of danger.
World’s Most Dangerous Country: The Philippines
Topping the list is the Philippines, which received a score of 82.31. The ranking was primarily due to what HelloSafe described as “high levels of violence within society.”
Despite this alarming safety score, the Philippines remains a top tourist destination, attracting 5.4 million foreign visitors in 2024. The country also earned the title of “Asia’s Leading Beach Destination” at the 2024 World Travel Awards and recently implemented a visa-free entry policy for Indian tourists, further boosting its tourism appeal.
Top 10 Most Dangerous Countries to Travel
According to HelloSafe, the following countries are currently considered the most dangerous for travelers:
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Philippines – 82.31
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Colombia – 79.21
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Mexico – 78.42
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India – 77.86
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Russia – 75.65
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Yemen – 74.60
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Indonesia – 72.94
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Somalia – 70.80
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Mozambique – 69.69
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Pakistan – 68.03
Asia’s Most and Least Safe Destinations
Within Asia, the Philippines, India, and Indonesia were identified as the least safe countries to travel to. In contrast, Singapore emerged as a standout, scoring just 19.99, making it the second safest country in the world, just behind Iceland. No other Asian nation featured in the top 10 safest countries.
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