Safest Countries for Solo Travelers (2026)
July 12, 2026 — Rankings updated daily from 40+ data sources
The best countries for solo travelers, ranked by a weighted score emphasizing crime safety and governance stability.
- 1 Denmark 8.7
- 2 Norway 8.6
- 3 Switzerland 8.7
- 4 Singapore 8.6
- 5 Iceland 8.9
- 6 Finland 8.6
- 7 Estonia 8.6
- 8 Sweden 8.5
- 9 New Zealand 8.5
- 10 Luxembourg 8.7
- 11 Japan 8.2
- 12 Latvia 8.5
- 13 Australia 8.4
- 14 Ireland 8.7
- 15 Germany 8.1
- 16 Czech Republic 8.5
- 17 Netherlands 8.2
- 18 United Kingdom 8.3
- 19 Canada 8.3
- 20 Slovenia 8.5
- 21 Belgium 8.3
- 22 South Korea 8.0
- 23 Austria 8.5
- 24 Poland 8.3
- 25 Portugal 8.5
- 26 Lithuania 8.4
- 27 Spain 8.2
- 28 France 7.9
- 29 Malta 8.4
- 30 Taiwan 7.4
- 31 Italy 8.0
- 32 Bhutan 8.0
- 33 Croatia 8.1
- 34 Cyprus 8.1
- 35 Greece 8.0
- 36 Montenegro 8.1
- 37 Fiji 8.1
- 38 Barbados 7.9
- 39 Chile 7.7
- 40 Qatar 7.4
- 41 Costa Rica 7.6
- 42 Seychelles 7.8
- 43 Slovakia 8.0
- 44 Romania 7.9
- 45 United States 7.3
- 46 Vanuatu 8.0
- 47 Uruguay 7.7
- 48 Hungary 8.0
- 49 Liechtenstein 8.0
- 50 Maldives 7.9
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the ranking of safest countries for solo travelers calculated?
It is based on the overall 1-10 safety score — a weighted geometric mean of five pillars (conflict 30%, crime 25%, health 20%, governance 15%, environment 10%) — with special attention to the pillars that matter most when travelling alone: crime and governance. Scores are updated daily from 40+ public sources.
Why do crime and governance matter most for solo travelers?
Travelling alone means relying on local police, courts and institutions if something goes wrong, and being more exposed to theft, scams and harassment. Countries with low crime and strong, trustworthy institutions therefore make the safest solo destinations.
What data-driven precautions should solo travelers take?
Check the country's daily-updated score and its crime pillar before booking, register with your embassy where possible, and re-check advisories close to departure — scores are recalculated every day from more than 40 public sources, so conditions can shift.