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Saudi Arabia Ranked As One of The Safest Countries in The World in 2025

Maisah

June 30, 2026

Saudi Arabia leads all G20 nations in personal safety, with nearly all residents feeling safe walking alone at night.

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Key Takeaways

Saudi Arabia ranked first among G20 countries in the UN Sustainable Development Goals safety index
97.7% of all residents feel safe walking alone at night in their neighbourhoods
Non-Saudi residents recorded a higher safety rate (98.2%) than the overall national average

Saudi Arabia has ranked first among G20 nations in personal safety, according to the 2025 Safety Index published by the General Authority for Statistics on 29 June 2026.

The ranking draws on country data in the United Nations SDG 16.1.4 indicators database, which measures the share of people who feel safe walking alone at night near their homes.

Overall Safety Figures

86% of residents described their neighbourhood as “very safe” after dark, with a further 11.7% saying “somewhat safe” — bringing the combined safety rate to 97.7%. Just 0.6% said they felt somewhat unsafe, and 0.1% said very unsafe.

Safety Rate by Nationality

Nationality	Safety Rate
Non-Saudi	98.2%
Saudi	97.0%
Overall	97.7%

Safety Rate by Sex

Group	Safety Rate
Male	99.1%
Female	94.9%
Overall	97.7%

Safety Rate by Age Group

Age Group	Safety Rate
50–54	98.8%
45–49	98.6%
30–34	98.5%
35–39	98.3%
25–29	97.9%
55–59	97.8%
40–44	97.6%
60–64	97.2%
65+	96.8%
20–24	96.7%
15–19	95.0%
Overall	97.7%

The data comes from the 2025 Personal Quality of Life Survey, conducted by the General Authority for Statistics using methodology aligned with international statistical organisations.

The authority said the results reflect the work of government sectors in delivering safety across all regions and provinces of the Kingdom — spanning economic, food, environmental, health, social, political, and cybersecurity dimensions.

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Maisah

Maisah is a Muslimah and journalist for The Islamic Information based in Indonesia. Studying Law at Maritime University of Raja Ali Haji. She believes in the power of words and hopes that her articles will positively impact all of her readers.