The new Risk Map 2026 was presented by Safeture and Riskline, recording the countries and regions where travel is accompanied by the highest levels of risk – both in terms of safety and health. The scale ranges from dark green (low risk) to red, which indicates critical risk. The assessment is based on factors such as political stability, crime, quality of infrastructure, access to healthcare services and current conflicts.
Armed conflicts: the top global risk for travelers
According to analysts, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sudan, South Sudan, Ukraine, Haiti, Venezuela, Ecuador and Somalia are at the top of the list of the most dangerous countries in the world. Ongoing conflicts, political instability, weak state structures and widespread lawlessness create an environment of heightened threat. Corruption, poverty and limited public security further aggravate the situation.
“The world has not become safer,” emphasizes Marcel Brandt, Chief Sales Officer of Safeture. “Risk is changing dynamically, new threats are emerging, and preparation – especially for travel to high-risk areas – is more important than ever.”
Health risks: inadequate health systems and difficult access to care
The report also rates countries where travel risks are associated with inadequate health systems. Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Syria, Yemen, Haiti, Venezuela and Papua New Guinea are all experiencing severe shortages of infrastructure, medicines and medical staff. In many cases, a medical airlift may be the only way to get immediate care – a critical factor for business travel companies and tour operators.
At the same time, countries such as North Korea, Myanmar, Libya, Somalia, Haiti and Guyana are also considered difficult to travel to, due to limited freedom of movement, poor road safety or unpredictable political decisions. Experts also point out that for women and LGBTQ travellers, Afghanistan is an extremely high-risk area due to strong institutional and social discrimination.
The safest cities in the world – starring Munich
In contrast to the “red zones”, the Risk Map highlights the cities with the lowest risk level worldwide. Munich, Singapore, Perth, Abu Dhabi, Bern, Reykjavik, Ottawa, Montevideo, Tokyo and Vancouver stand out thanks to stable governance, functional administration and low crime.
In contrast, the so-called Least Safe Cities, such as Kabul, Port Moresby, Mogadishu, Port-au-Prince, Quetta, Caracas and Guatemala City, show the highest levels of risk due to political instability, widespread violence and a strong presence of organized crime.
Changes compared to 2025
Significant shifts are recorded in several areas compared to last year. Israel, Lebanon, Iran, the West Bank and Gaza reached their highest risk levels during the 2024/25 war, with the scores leveling off slightly after temporary ceasefire cycles.
Martinique and New Caledonia stabilized following social unrest, while the risk in the Turks and Caicos Islands increased due to a rise in crime. In Mali, Nepal and Mozambique, risk levels rose due to terrorist attacks, pre-election tensions and political unrest.
