KUWAIT CITY, Oct 28: Kuwait has been ranked sixth among the safest countries in the world, according to Gallup’s 2025 Global Safety Report, placing it alongside Norway and Hong Kong.

The report, which surveyed over 144,000 residents across 144 countries, ranked Singapore as the safest country globally, followed by Tajikistan in second place. Oman led the Arab world in safety, followed by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Gallup’s rankings are based on the share of residents who feel safe walking alone at night. Despite escalating global tensions and conflicts, 73% of the world’s population reported feeling safe walking alone at night in their own countries, the highest percentage in nearly 20 years, up from 63% in 2006.

Norway was the only European country to make the top 10, while South Africa was ranked as the least safe country due to widespread crime and weak law enforcement. Latin American countries such as Chile and Ecuador also scored among the lowest.

The top 10 safest countries, according to the report, are:

By contrast, the world’s least safe countries are:

Singapore recorded one of the highest safety scores ever, with 98% of residents feeling safe, including 97% of women. This is in contrast to the United States, where only 58% of women feel safe, reflecting a 26 percentage point gender gap.

Several countries in Asia and the Middle East ranked highly, including Tajikistan, China, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, while Norway was the sole European country in the top 10.

South Africa continues to face high risks of robbery and assault, exacerbated by a weak policing system and historical violence. Chile and Ecuador also registered low safety perceptions in Latin America.