The most dangerous countries in the world.
Apr 12, 2024
Let’s delve into the most dangerous countries in the world based on the Global Peace Index (GPI). This report evaluates 163 countries across various indicators to gauge national safety levels. Here’s a snapshot of the top 20 most dangerous countries in 2023, along with their GPI scores:
Afghanistan (GPI: 3.448): Despite a significant decrease in conflict-related deaths, Afghanistan remains the most dangerous country1.
Yemen
Yemen (GPI: 3.350): Yemen faces ongoing conflict and instability.
Syria
Syria (GPI: 3.294): The Syrian civil war continues to impact safety.
South Sudan
South Sudan (GPI: 3.221): Conflict and instability persist.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
DR Congo (GPI: 3.214): Internal conflicts contribute to its high risk.
Russia
Russia (GPI: 3.142): Increased danger due to military conflict.
Ukraine
Ukraine (GPI: 3.043): Escalation in danger following Russia’s invasion.
Somalia
Somalia (GPI: 3.036): Ongoing instability and violence.
Sudan
South Sudan
Sudan (GPI: 3.023): Political turmoil and internal strife.
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