The Travel Safety Index evaluates 193 countries based on 35 factors grouped into five key areas: risk of natural disasters, levels of social violence, armed conflicts, healthcare infrastructure, and militarization.

The findings are based on data from reputable international sources, including the World Bank and the World Health Organization.

Countries are scored on a scale from 0 (very safe) to 100 (very dangerous). Hungary ranked tenth overall, with a score of 22.87, placing it among the top 15 safest destinations in the world.

Unsurprisingly, the list is dominated by European countries, however the European “tourism super powers” of Italy, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, and even Germany are ranked less safe than Hungary.

Neighbouring countries such as Austria, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic also made the list, suggesting the region remains relatively stable and secure for travellers.

Top 15 List:

1. Iceland (18.23)

2. Singapore (19.99)

3. Denmark (20.05)

4. Austria (20.31)

5. Switzerland (20.51)

6. Czech Republic (21.19)

7. Slovenia (21.44)

8. Finland (21.81)

9. Ireland (22.49)

10. Hungary (22.87)

11. Bhutan (22.98)

12. Qatar (23.33)

13. Slovakia (23.90)

14. Estonia (24.63)

15. Portugal (25.01)
     

Greece appears unexpectedly high on the risk list due to its vulnerability to natural disasters, particularly wildfires. France, Italy, and Spain are included in that mainly due to social tensions and exposure to natural risks such as floods, earthquakes, and heatwaves.

Meanwhile, Bosnia and Herzegovina closes the list with a score reflecting ongoing political and institutional challenges. Russia and Ukraine rank highest due to the ongoing war and its impact on civilian infrastructure.

For expats living in Hungary, and especially for family and friends planning to visit, the country’s inclusion in the top tier of global safety rankings offers real reassurance given some sensational and negative headlines in the tabloid media.

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