Last update: April 5, 2026
Updated dailyHong Kong
7 6.8 out of 10
Safety Score
Generally safe
-0.0 vs 7 days ago
Last updated: April 5, 2026 37% data coverage
Hong Kong has a safety score of 6.8/10 as of April 5, 2026, rated as Moderate risk. The biggest concern is health (5.0/10), while the strongest area is governance (8.2/10). This score is calculated daily from 4+ independent public sources.
Hong Kong has a travel safety score of 6.8/10, ranking 116th out of 248 countries globally. This classifies it as a Moderate risk destination. The strongest category is Governance (8.2/10) while the main area of concern is Environment (5.0/10). Data is sourced from 4+ public databases and government advisories, updated daily.
What are the safety risk areas?
Health 5.0/10
Environment 5.0/10
Conflict 6.4/10
Crime 7.6/10
Governance 8.2/10
What do governments say?
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How does Hong Kong compare to nearby countries?
How has the safety score changed over time?
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How does Hong Kong compare to nearby countries?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to travel to Hong Kong in 2026?
Hong Kong has a safety score of 6.8/10, classified as Moderate risk.
This score is updated daily using data from 4+ public sources including government advisories, health data, and conflict indicators.
What is the biggest risk when traveling to Hong Kong?
The area of greatest concern for Hong Kong is health, with a score of 5.0/10.
Travelers should pay particular attention to this aspect when planning their trip. Check the full pillar breakdown on this page for detailed insights.
Do I need travel insurance for Hong Kong?
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for any international trip, including visits to Hong Kong. A comprehensive policy should cover medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and evacuation.
This is especially important given that health-related risks can change rapidly.
Where does the data come from?
- advisoriesFresh
Travel advisories from 37 governments worldwide including US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, Slovakia, France, New Zealand, Ireland, Finland, Hong Kong, Brazil, Austria, Philippines, Belgium, Denmark, Singapore, Romania, Serbia, Estonia, Croatia, Argentina, Italy, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, China, India, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Portugal
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- worldbankRecent
World Bank Development Indicators -- governance, health, and environment data
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What are the safety risk areas? — Detail
Health 5.0/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 0%
Environment 5.0/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 0%
Conflict 6.4/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 17%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| advisory level us | 6.7/10 | advisories_us | 2026 |
| advisory level ca | 6.7/10 | advisories_ca | 2026 |
| advisory level au | 6.7/10 | advisories_au | 2026 |
| advisory level de | 10.0/10 | advisories_de | 2026 |
| advisory level nl | 6.7/10 | advisories_nl | 2026 |
| advisory level at | 6.7/10 | advisories_at | 2026 |
| wb political stability | 6.3/10 | worldbank | 2023 |
Crime 7.6/10 · Low · Coverage: 100%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| wb rule of law | 7.6/10 | worldbank | 2023 |
Governance 8.2/10 · Low · Coverage: 67%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| wb gov effectiveness | 8.1/10 | worldbank | 2023 |
| wb corruption control | 8.3/10 | worldbank | 2023 |