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Based on government travel advisories, crime statistics, health data, and real traveller reports.
Iceland
Europe
“Exercise Normal Precautions” is our rating, from a score of 92/100. Every score runs 0–100 and higher is safer. How we score
Safest country in the world for over a decade. Virtually no crime. Volcanic and seismic activity is the only real risk. Stunning landscapes, Northern Lights and midnight sun.
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Current Safety Score
Based on verified international datasets
92
out of 100
Low risk across the categories we measure. Ordinary precautions still apply.
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