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Singapore safest, Caracas most risky city for tourists: Report

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Singapore has been named the safest city in the world, while Caracas in Venezuela has topped the list of the most risky places in the globe for tourists, as per a report by Forbes Adviser.

The Esplanade neighbourhood in Singapore. Photo courtesy: Singapore Tourism Board
Singapore’s Esplanade neighbourhood. Photo courtesy: Singapore Tourism Board

Karachi in Pakistan has been identified as the second-most risky city, with a score of 93.12 out of 100. This ranking places Karachi just behind Caracas, which topped the list with a perfect score of 100.

Yangon, Myanmar, holds the third position with a score of 91.67. Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is ranked sixth among the most risky cities for tourists.

Dhaka. Photo: Unsplash
Dhaka. Photo: Unsplash

In contrast to the most risky cities, Forbes Adviser also identified the safest cities for tourists. Singapore stands out as the safest city globally, with an exceptional score of 0, indicating minimal risk across all evaluated metrics. Tokyo follows closely, renowned for its safety, efficient infrastructure, and low crime rates. Toronto is also among the safest cities, attributed to its robust public safety measures and high-quality infrastructure.

While Asia is home to both some of the safest and most risky cities, European cities generally rank lower in terms of risk. Milan, Italy, is the highest-ranking European city, positioned at 26th place. Other notable European cities include Rome on 28th and Paris on 31st positions. In contrast, cities like Zurich, Copenhagen, and Amsterdam are recognized as some of the safest globally.

Top 10 least risky cities in the world for tourists:

  • Singapore
  • Tokyo (Japan)
  • Toronto (Canada)
  • Sydney (Australia)
  • Zurich (Switzerland)
  • Copenhagen (Denmark)
  • Seoul (South Korea)
  • Osaka (Japan)
  • Melbourne (Australia)
  • Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Top 10 list of most risky cities in the world for tourists:

  • Caracas (Venezuela)
  • Karachi (Pakistan)
  • Yangon (Myanmar)
  • Lagos (Nigeria)
  • Manila (Philippines)
  • Dhaka (Bangladesh)
  • Bogotá (Colombia)
  • Cairo (Egypt)
  • Mexico City (Mexico)
  • Quito (Ecuador)

(The article is published under a mutual content partnership arrangement betweenThe Free Press JournalandConnected to India)

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