Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — As the new year began with travelers are embarking on international travel, there is places recommended to visits, while there’s also otherwise. A new study evaluating global risks, including security, health, and climate change, has identified the world’s most dangerous countries to visit in 2025.
According to The Independent, The annual map evaluates countries based on a range of factors, including security, medical risks, climate change, and mental health challenges, offering insights for travelers and businesses into potential threats worldwide.
International SOS assigns risk ratings that reflect the impact of disruptive events such as conflicts, infectious diseases, and extreme weather. Risk levels are graded on a five-tier scale, from “low” to “very high” for medical risks, and from “insignificant” to “extreme” for security risks.
Sally Llewellyn, Global Security Director at International SOS, emphasized that geopolitical tensions have significantly influenced risk ratings this year.
“No country had its security risk rating downgraded in 2024. Geopolitical tensions have been the most prominent trigger, with changes to risk ratings for locations such as Sudan and Lebanon, where the intensity and expansion of conflict now impact more population centres and have pushed the overall risk rating up,” Llewellyn said, as reported by The Independent.
She added, “International SOS continues to support organizations operating in these regions with verified information and advice, including workforce safety measures and evacuation plans if needed.”
Dangerous Countries List
Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic top the list as the most dangerous countries due to extreme security risks, according to a risk map compiled by International SOS, a global health and security services firm.
Other countries marked as extremely risky include Yemen, Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, and Ukraine.
Countries with “high” security risks—one level below “extreme”—include Mali, Ethiopia, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Pakistan, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Venezuela, Haiti, and Honduras.
The Impact of Global Conflicts
The study highlighted regions where security risks escalated throughout 2024, including conflicts in Sudan, Lebanon, Israel, and Myanmar. It noted that zones of high or extreme risk have expanded in these areas due to ongoing violence.
The UK, by contrast, received a “low” risk rating across all categories except mental health, where 15–17.5% of the population reported issues, the second-highest score globally.
Countries considered the safest in the world from a security risk perspective include Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Morocco, and Vietnam, among others.
Supporting Organizations in High-Risk Areas
Llewellyn pointed out that organizations must prepare for potential risks in volatile regions. “We provide data-driven insights and on-the-ground intelligence to help organizations safeguard their teams and make informed decisions in crisis scenarios,” she said.
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As global travelers plan their journeys for 2025, understanding the security, health, and climate risks of each destination remains critical. With geopolitical tensions and climate-related challenges reshaping the landscape, staying informed and prepared can make all the difference between a safe adventure and unforeseen danger.
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