5 Most Dangerous Countries in the World in 2022

3. Syria

GPI Score: 3.35

Syria is one of the most dangerous countries in the world in 2022 due to the ongoing civil war that has devastated the country’s infrastructure and society. Syria experienced a low crime rate prior to the war but as a paper from Stability Journal shows war and crime are complementing each other in the country. The government forces, as well as the rebels, engage in criminal activity like looting, extortion and smuggling to fund the war effort. 

Aside from that, there are multiple armed groups in control of different territories, leaving the country effectively lawless. These include Jabhat al Nusra, Free Syrian Army, Hezbollah and Al Qaeda.