Most Dangerous Countries in 2026
July 12, 2026 — Rankings updated daily from 40+ data sources
These countries currently have the lowest safety scores based on our analysis of 40+ data sources. Exercise extreme caution or avoid travel to these destinations.
- 1 South Sudan 3.6
- 2 Sudan 3.6
- 3 Yemen 3.7
- 4 Mali 3.7
- 5 Afghanistan 3.8
- 6 Democratic Republic of the Congo 3.9
- 7 Haiti 3.9
- 8 Central African Republic 3.9
- 9 Somalia 3.9
- 10 Syria 3.9
- 11 Russia 4.0
- 12 Ukraine 4.0
- 13 Chad 4.1
- 14 Niger 4.1
- 15 Iran 4.2
- 16 Myanmar 4.4
- 17 Iraq 4.5
- 18 Burkina Faso 4.6
- 19 Nigeria 4.6
- 20 Palestine 4.8
- 21 Lebanon 4.8
- 22 Pakistan 4.9
- 23 Libya 4.9
- 24 Venezuela 4.9
- 25 Cameroon 5.1
- 26 Ethiopia 5.2
- 27 North Korea 5.3
- 28 India 5.5
- 29 Congo 5.6
- 30 Mozambique 5.6
- 31 Colombia 5.6
- 32 Burundi 5.7
- 33 Eritrea 5.8
- 34 Togo 5.8
- 35 Uganda 5.8
- 36 Ecuador 5.9
- 37 Guinea 5.9
- 38 Mexico 5.9
- 39 Turkey 5.9
- 40 Belarus 5.9
- 41 Nicaragua 5.9
- 42 Mauritania 6.0
- 43 Philippines 6.0
- 44 Cambodia 6.0
- 45 Bangladesh 6.1
- 46 Kenya 6.1
- 47 Israel 6.2
- 48 Madagascar 6.3
- 49 Comoros 6.3
- 50 Benin 6.3
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do these countries have such low safety scores?
Low scores are driven by active armed conflict, high violent-crime rates, weak healthcare and governance, or severe natural hazards. Because the score is a weighted geometric mean of five pillars (conflict 30%, crime 25%, health 20%, governance 15%, environment 10%), a critical failure in any single pillar pulls the overall 1-10 score down sharply.
What does a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory mean?
Level 4 is the highest warning issued by government travel advisories such as the US State Department's, indicating life-threatening risks. In our methodology, a Level 4 advisory weighs heavily toward a low overall score, on top of whatever the other pillars show — there is no fixed cap.
Can you still travel to the most dangerous countries?
Travel is sometimes possible but strongly discouraged: insurance may be void, embassies may offer no consular help, and conditions can change within hours. If a trip is essential, check daily-updated advisories — our scores are recalculated every day from 40+ public sources.