Most Dangerous Countries in the World 2024: Is Your Next Travel Destination on the List?

Knowing the most dangerous countries in the world in 2024 is crucial. In a world filled with uncertainty and danger, it is essential to stay informed and vigilant.

You can make the right decision when you are aware of the latest developments and danger levels. Besides being well-prepared for the unexpected twists and turns that may come your way, sometimes it’s wise to change your travel itinerary to somewhere safer at the moment.

The following article highlights the most dangerous countries in the world, based on the 2024 International SOS Risk Map and the 2023 Global Peace Index. We hope this information can help travellers make informed decisions about their international travel.

Least Safe Countries In The World (Based On International SOS Risk Map)

The International SOS 2024 Travel Risk Map assesses countries' safety worldwide, all based on factors such as medical risks, security threats, climate change, and mental health. In this post, we’ll look at the first two factors.

• Medical risks: ranks from low to very high on a five scale. Very high medical risks mean almost non-existent or severely overtaxed healthcare, limited or no emergency care, potential outbreaks and present off life-threatening infectious diseases, etc. 
• Security threats: accessed based on political violence, social unrest, violent, and petty crime. Extreme security risk means minimal or non-existent government control/law, serious chance of  armed groups attacking, among other things.

Considered Very High Risk In Terms Of Medical

Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan & South Sudan, Niger, Burundi, Central Africa Republic, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, North Korea.

Considered Extreme Risk In Terms Of Security

Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali, Bamako, Burkina Faso, sudan, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Myanmar (Burma), Papua New Guinea, Venezuela, Haiti, Honduras

Top 10 Most Dangerous Countries To Visit According To Global Peace Index 2023

Based on the 2023 Global Peace Index, here are the top 10 most dangerous countries to visit, factoring in societal safety, ongoing domestic and international conflict, and more.

1. Afghanistan
2. Yemen