As the new travel year approaches, many wonder where it will be safe to travel in 2025 and in which areas extra caution is advised. The interactive Risk Map 2025, created by Safeture in collaboration with the security experts at Riskline, analyzes travel risks worldwide.
The map categorizes risk into five levels: negligible risks, low risks, medium risks, high risks, and critical risks (indicated in red). These risk levels are determined by a combination of factors, including security, crime rates, health risks, environmental risks, and the availability of medical care.
The security situation has deteriorated in 77 countries worldwide. Wars, political instability, and the effects of climate change have left significant scars in many regions. This deterioration is particularly noticeable in the Middle East, where countries such as Israel, the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran are classified as extremely dangerous.
Business travelers should exercise caution in these areas as well as in Burkina Faso, Libya, and Myanmar, which have also been identified as some of the most dangerous countries. Additionally, Somalia, Syria, Sudan, Yemen, and the disputed regions in southeastern Ukraine have been considered high-risk zones for several years.
Europe Shows Signs of Instability
Once viewed as a safe haven, Europe is now experiencing signs of instability and an increase in travel risks. Countries like France, Spain, Sweden, and Great Britain, previously considered to have “negligible risk,” have shifted to the higher category of “low risk.” Additionally, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and several other nations now face a higher risk level than last year. Rising political unrest, demonstrations, and natural disasters such as storms and floods significantly influence this increase.
On a positive note, many European countries continue to have very low travel risks. The safest travel destinations in Europe include Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Finland, Iceland, and Norway. Beyond Europe, countries like Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Japan are also considered very safe. Furthermore, several distant metropolises, including Doha, Melbourne, Montreal, Muscat, Ottawa, and Seoul, are considered among the safest city destinations in the world, along with Bern and The Hague.
Health Risks: Where Medical Care Is Scarce
Travelers should be aware of both security risks and the availability of medical care at their destination. The health infrastructure in countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Haiti, Myanmar, South Sudan, Sudan, Venezuela, and Yemen is particularly poor. Medical facilities in these regions are inadequate, and access to essential medicines and emergency care is severely limited. Diseases that could be easily treated elsewhere can pose significant threats in these areas.
The Risk Map 2025 could be downloaded here.
