According to Numbeo's 2025 Safety Index, the United Arab Emirates achieved a remarkable safety index score of 84.5, making it the second safest country in the world. With a score of 84.7, Andorra took first place, followed by Qatar in third and Taiwan in fourth.
GCC countries dominated this year’s standings, with Oman joining Qatar in the top five by securing fifth place globally.
The UAE further solidified its standing as one of the safest countries in the world by ranking as the nation with the second-lowest crime rate in Numbeo's 2025 Crime Index.
The information on Numbeo comes from user surveys, which are based on questions taken from government and scientific surveys. In order to create the safety and crime indices, these surveys evaluate opinions regarding crime rates, safety issues, and experiences with violent and property crimes.
