According to various sources, the safest countries in the world are:
- Iceland: It has been ranked as the safest country in the world for the 14th year in a row according to the Global Peace Index.
- Switzerland: It is ranked as the second safest country in the world according to the Global Finance magazine.
- Finland: It is ranked as the safest country in the world according to the Global Peace Index.
- Sweden: It is ranked as the second safest country in the world according to the U.S. News.
- Denmark: It is ranked as the second safest country in the world according to the Global Peace Index.
Other countries that are consistently ranked among the safest in the world include Norway, Canada, Singapore, and Japan. The factors that contribute to a countrys safety include low crime rates, effective criminal justice systems, positive government-citizen relationships, and high levels of wealth, social welfare, and education.