25. Kenya

Political Stability Score: -1.12

Kenya is an African country that fares poorly in political stability. It has a high crime rate score of 61.73. The country is mired in ethnic violence with a history of gross human rights abuses.

24. Burkina Faso
Political Stability Score: -1.19

Burkina Faso is located in West Africa. The country has been a target of terror attacks from various terror groups including ISIS and Alqaeda. The later group has a stronger foothold in the country and regularly carries out terrorist attacks against government forces as well as civilians. It ranks low on the political stability scale and has a crime rate of 1.25 homicides per 100,000 citizens according to the World Bank.

23. Burma
Political Stability Score: -1.26

Burma ranks 23rd on our list of the 25 most dangerous countries in the world. Burma, also known as Myanmar, is a Southeast Asian country with a political stability score of -1.26 which is the lowest in the region. Crime rate score for the country is 46.93. Although the crime rate is moderate, the country is politically deeply unstable with a very aggressive military that has been cracking down on Rohingya muslims. It’s also mired in sectarian conflicts and the violence has caused thousands of people to flee to neighboring countries.

22. Ethiopia
Political Stability Score: -1.28

Ethiopia is an African country located in the Horn of Africa. It has a crime rate score of 49.23. The country experiences political instability due to conflict between different groups like the Oromo, Gedeo and ethnic Somalis.On the other hand, various militia and terror groups are also present in the country like the Fano, Boko Haram and Al-Shabab that challenge the government's authority with asymmetric attacks.

21. Chad
Political Stability Score: -1.34

Chad is a landlocked country in Africa. It is also the 5th largest country in the continent. It scores poorly in political stability and has a high crime rate score of 65 according to Numbeo. Various countries like the US and Australia warn their citizens about visiting Chad due to terror attacks, and violent conflict between the rebels and the government following national elections on 11th of April.

20. Niger
Political Stability Score: -1.40

Niger (not to be confused with Nigeria) is another African country to make it to the list of 25 most dangerous countries in the world. It is poor in terms of political stability. Osac grades Niger at level 3 when it comes to crime rate and advises US citizens to reconsider travel to the country. Niger also has some of the most common problems in some African countries including ethnic violence, civil conflicts and terrorism.

19. Ukraine
Political Stability Score: -1.52

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe which has been mired in civil war in its Donbass region between the government and Pro-Russian separatists following the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014. The war has dented the country’s political stability and increased the crime rate. The latter stands at 48.84 and is up from the previous 5 years.

18. Cameroon
Political Stability Score: -1.56

Cameroon is an African country to make it to the list of 25 most dangerous countries in the world. It is suffering from the same problems common in other African countries. The crime rate is high in the country according to OSAC. It's one of the 25 most dangerous nations in the world.

17. Lebanon
Political Stability Score: -1.64

Lebanon is a Middle Eastern country that has a poor track record for political stability. Although the crime rate is moderate at 44.07, the threat of terrorism is an ever looming one especially after the Syrian Civil War. Additionally, the country is home to the infamous armed group Hezbollah that has been designated as a terrorist organization by countries like the US and Canada. So there’s a potential threat for American and Canadian tourists.

16. Burundi
Political Stability Score: -1.65

Burundi is an African country that is politically unstable and OSAC reports the country to be generally unsafe and grades it at level 3 and advises travelers to reconsider traveling to the country.

15. Sudan
Political Stability Score: -1.67

Sudan is another African country that is politically deeply unstable. Sudan is graded on level 3 by OSAC and the council urges people to reconsider if they plan on traveling to the country. Civil unrest, terrorism and high crime are commonplace in the country.

14. Iran
Political Stability Score: -1.70

Iran is particularly dangerous to US citizens and the US state department advises against traveling to the country. OSAC grades the country on threat level 4 and also strongly advises against traveling to the country due to the potential threat for arbitrary arrests and detention of US citizens. Crime rate score for Iran is 48.

Iran is very belligerent towards the United States and so the United States has various contingency plans in case a war broke out. In this regard, various companies like have helped the US prop up its defense through government contracts.Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT), Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD), Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX) and The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA)

13. Democratic Republic of Congo
Political Stability Score: -1.81

Democratic Republic of the Congo is an African country with a very bad state of political stability. Civil unrest, terrorism and violent crime are all too common in the country. The Guardian called it the most dangerous place for women in the world due to the use of rape as a tactic. OSAC also grades the country at level 3 for being a dangerous place to visit.

12. Nigeria
Political Stability Score: -1.93

Nigeria is another African country with very similar problems like other African countries. Nigeria has a high crime rate of 63.27.

11. Mali
Political Stability Score: -2.15

Another African country on list of 25 most dangerous countries on Earth, Mali is riddled with political instability, terrorism, civil unrest and crime. OSAC graded Mali on threat level 4 and urges US citizens to not to travel to the country out of concerns for safety. Many terrorist groups including Boko Haram and Al-Shabab are active in the country.

10. Central African Republic
Political Stability Score: -2.18

The Central African Republic is another country in African continent. It has a political stability score of -2.18 meaning that the country is deeply unstable. OSAC has placed it on threat level 4 and urged the US citizens to reconsider traveling to the country.

9. Iraq
Political Stability Score: -2.56

Iraq is a middle eastern country that has been torn by years of conflict. Although the country is rebuilding itself now, it's not out of the woods yet. The US invaded the country in 2003 and quickly overwhelmed the Ba’athist Government with advanced weapons manufactured by companies like Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT), Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD), Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX) and The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA)

Later on, Al Qaeda jumped in from around to fight the US and radicalize the local youth and created an insurgency. Due to the significant presence of Sunnis and Shiites, the country also spiralled down in a parallel sectarian war. The Islamic State also gained a foothold in the country post-withdrawal of the US forces. However, the US returned to the country and drove ISIS out with the aid of local forces but the country still retains the insurgent presence of these groups. Years of conflict has also made the country increasingly unstable.

8. Afghanistan
Political Stability Score: -2.65

Afghanistan is located at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. The country has been in a state of war for decades, with constant civil strife by numerous tribes and factions controlled by warlords. The US invaded Afghanistan in 2001 and was quickly able to topple the Taliban government with the help of advanced weaponry and firepower developed by companies like Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT), Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD), Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX) and The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA).

However, even after years of nation building, the country is still torn apart with half of it in control of the Taliban and the rest in the control of the government. It's a dangerous country to visit because crime and outlaws thrive due to factionalism and weak state authority. Afghanistan has a crime rate score of 76.97.

7. Yemen
Political Stability Score: -2.77

Yemen is a middle eastern country with an ongoing civil war between the Saudi backed Yemeni Government and Houthi Rebels. The country is also home to AQAP or Alqaeda in Arabian Peninsula. Saudi Military is also directly involved in the war to support the government and defense contractors like Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT), Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD), Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX) and The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) have sold the Saudi government various weapons in its war effort. OSAC grades Yemen on threat level 4 and urges citizens to not travel to the country.

6. Papua New Guinea
Political Stability Score: -0.83

Papua New Guinea is a country in Oceania. Papua New Guinea has the 2nd highest crime rate in the world just behind Venezuela. It has a crime rate score of 84.04. The country isn’t very stable politically either. The national unity is weak due to thousands of tribes with different languages and tribal mentality.

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.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/25-most-dangerous-countries-world-232107149.html

Looking at the headline and the current situation of the country, Nigeria must surely be there, so I am not surprised.

am suprised nigeria is ranked as low as 12.

"Nigeria" (1)

80% Of countries on the list are african. 70% of the problems are caused by religion.

How on earth is northern Nigeria not in top 5?

26. Republic of Biafra.

insidelife22:
80% Of countries on the list are african.
70% of the problems are caused by religion.

Which is as a result of poverty and illiteracy

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.
Nigeria must becareful not toll the line that Libya did... Hence it may become ungovernable like other higher crime rate country... God help us

The reason I came here is to see Nigeria's position

insidelife22:
80% Of countries on the list are african.
70% of the problems are caused by religion.

You can read for sure, but to understand what you read is a problem for you.

Blakjewelry:

Which is as a result of poverty and illiteracy

The EASIEST PEOPLE to FOOL are RELIGIOUS PEOPLE, Just GARNISH your WORDS with a PORTION of the SCRIPTURES....
Watch them fight for YOU.

All I see is Muslim countries trying to outdo themselves in the list.

I don't know why they always like this. They've denied us our number 1 spot.

Nigeria Nigeria nigeria

Religion is like fire
A good servant but a deadly master

Mynd44 lalasticlala

enemy's analysis!!

..Nigeria suppose to be the leading team

SpecialAdviser:
All I see is Muslim countries trying to outdo themselves in the list.

check the list again!

Too bad Nigeria is in a list like this

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Naija go dey

It's a shame

I am ashamed to be identified as a Nigerian at this time. Nothing to be proud of. Govt in nigeria has killed everything.


Judgment is coming just like it has dealt with people of the past

Nigeria shouldn’t be this high on the list smh

Afamsi:
The reason I came here is to see Nigeria's position

Are you happy of disappointed?

As Nigeria no dey 1-3, na pure ojoro

A world without religion... Muslim especially.

Sufferingboy:
26. Republic of Biafra.

Zombie

Ceenachi:



Zombie