5 Most Dangerous Countries in the World

In this article we take a look at the 5 most dangerous countries in the world. If you want to read our detailed analysis of these countries, go directly to the 25 most dangerous countries in the world.

5. Honduras

Political Stability Score: -0.53

Honduras is a country in Central America. Its crime rate is the 5th highest in the world. It has a high crime rate score of 76.65 that makes it a top contender in the list of 25 most unsafe countries in the world. It’s also considered among the most violent countries in the world with a history of political chaos and military coups. However, violent crimes like homicide are common in most parts of the country. 

4. Venezuela 

Political Stability Score: -1.45 

Venezuela is a Socialist country in South America with a very poor track record for political stability. It has one of the highest murder rates anywhere in the world with 60.3 violent deaths per 100,000 individuals according to OSAC. It also has the highest crime rate in the world at 84.36 according to the World Population Review. 

3. Somalia 

Political Stability Score: -2.38 

Somalia is another country in Africa to make it to the list of 25 most dangerous countries in the world. Somalia has a high crime rate and high levels of political instability. The country has problems related to terrorism, civil strife and crime. OSAC grades the country on threat level 4 and urges citizens not to travel to the country. Various terrorist groups like Alqaeda, Al-Shabab, Boko Haram and ISIS have a foothold in Somalia.

2. Libya: 

Political Stability Score: -2.38 

Libya is a North African country going through some of the worst civil strifes in the world. It’s undoubtedly one of the top countries when it comes to 25 most dangerous countries on the planet. The country spiralled down in chaos after the ousting and killing of Libya’s former dictator Muammer Gaddafi during the Arab Spring. 

Being a country with various tribes, Libya is contested by various factions, armed groups, militias and terrorist organizations for the control of the country. As such, it is a dangerous place to visit and has a high crime rate score of 62.27. 

1. Syria: 

Political Stability Score: -2.73

Syria has both a high level of political instability and crime. When it comes to crime alone, Syria has the 10th highest crime rate in the world at a score of 67.42. The country plunged into a full fledged civil war in 2011 when the Assad Government viciously cracked down on protests during the Arab Spring. Years of civil war has left the country battered with various factions in control of different parts of the country. As such, it’s the operating ground of various terrorist organizations like Alqaeda, ISIS and Hezbollah which are committing gross human rights abuses in addition to the Syrian Government. Syria tops the list of 25 most dangerous countries in the world.

You can also take a peek at the 5 Most Powerful Countries in the World and 30 Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S.

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