Most Dangerous Countries in 2026
May 20, 2026 — Rankings updated daily from 40+ data sources
These countries currently have the lowest safety scores based on our analysis of 40+ data sources. Exercise extreme caution or avoid travel to these destinations.
1 Nicaragua 1.1 2 Venezuela 1.1 3 Chad 1.2 4 North Korea 1.4 5 Tajikistan 1.5 6 Equatorial Guinea 1.6 7 Azerbaijan 1.7 8 Turkmenistan 1.7 9 Myanmar 1.8 10 Eritrea 1.9 11 Yemen 1.9 12 Cambodia 1.9 13 South Sudan 2.0 14 Afghanistan 2.0 15 Belarus 2.0 16 Central African Republic 2.0 17 Russia 2.0 18 Libya 2.0 19 El Salvador 2.1 20 Burundi 2.1