Global risk map reveals the world’s most dangerous countries and cities for travelers; The United Kingdom drops to the “moderate” category

A global risk map has revealed the world’s most dangerous countries and cities for travelers.

Israel, Lebanon and Iran are among the world’s most dangerous countries to visit in 2025, according to the World Risk Map which shows where travelers are most likely to face threats to their safety.

The map is based on the risk of political violence, civil unrest, violent crime and petty crime, as well as climate change, which were analyzed for the annual map by Safeture and Riskline.

Overall, the security situation has deteriorated in 77 countries. Burkina Faso, Libya and Myanmar have also been added to the list of most dangerous countries.

Among the safest places to visit in Europe are Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Finland, Iceland and Norway, where the risk was considered “negligible.”

But the UK, as well as France, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom have moved into the “moderate risk” category, while Italy, the Netherlands and Poland also have high risks.

Key factors include rising political unrest, public protests, and environmental challenges such as storms and flooding.

Previously on the list of nations with an “extreme” security risk are Somalia, Syria, Sudan, Yemen and Ukraine, which remain considered high-risk areas for travel.

But the security situation improved in other destinations. Argentina, Armenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, China, Morocco and Cuba have reached the second lowest risk level, “moderate.”

In terms of safety in cities, the Swiss capital, Bern, is considered the safest in the world, followed by Doha, Melbourne, Montreal, Muscat and Ottawa.

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is also considered very safe, although this may change after Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of South Korea, declared martial law, causing protesters to clash with police and the army.

Among the least safe cities are Sanaa in Yemen, Beirut in Lebanon and Gaza City.

A luxury holiday destination once considered extremely safe will be at “medium risk” in 2025.

The Maldives has experienced increasing political instability, combined with rising social tensions and religious extremism, which contributed to its score change.

The growing consequences of climate change, such as flooding and coastal erosion, also aggravate the situation.

The map also took into account local healthcare for its advice to travelers.

Health infrastructure has been revealed to be particularly poor in countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Haiti, Myanmar, South Sudan, Sudan, Venezuela and Yemen.

Medical facilities there are inadequate and access to basic medicines and emergency care is severely restricted.

Diseases that would be easily treatable in other parts of the world can become a real threat there, according to the Safeture and Riskline report.

The World Risk Map was developed by Safeture and Riskline, who manage and analyze travel risks around the world.

The map is divided into five risk levels: low risk, moderate risk, medium risk, high risk and extreme risk. The level of risk is determined by several factors such as safety, crime, health and environmental risks, and healthcare.

The map is constantly updated according to current events.