World’s Most Dangerous Countries to Visit in 2024 Revealed by Institute for Economics and Peace

The world’s most dangerous countries to visit in 2024 have been unveiled in a recent report by the Institute for Economics and Peace. The report ranks 163 independent states and territories based on their level of peacefulness, covering 99.7% of the world’s population. It also noted that there are currently 56 active conflicts, marking the highest number since the end of the Second World War, with fewer conflicts being resolved either militarily or through peace agreements.

Using the Global Peace Index (GPI), here are the top 10 most dangerous countries in the world in 2024:

1. Yemen
   With a 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI) score of 3.397, Yemen remains one of the world’s most hazardous nations, with its catastrophic civil conflict since 2015 causing immense suffering and turmoil. Yemen is grappling with widespread famine, disease, and infrastructure collapse amid a prolonged state of war.
2. Sudan
   Sudan’s instability stems primarily from the ongoing conflict in Darfur, alongside unrest in South Kordofan and Blue Nile districts. In 2024, these conflicts resulted in over 3,000 deaths and displaced nearly 2 million people, according to UN estimates.
3. South Sudan
   South Sudan, with a 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI) score of 3.224, continues to rank among the world’s most dangerous nations due to ongoing civil conflict, ethnic violence, and political instability since gaining independence in 2011.
4. Afghanistan
   Afghanistan is one of the most dangerous countries in the world, with a Global Peace Index (GPI) score of 3.448. The Taliban’s seizure of power in August 2021 has intensified instability, with heightened risks of terrorism, kidnappings, and widespread violence.
5. Ukraine
   Ukraine has experienced significant decline in safety and stability due to the Russian invasion that began in February 2022. By 2024, the conflict has claimed over 150,000 lives and displaced millions.
6. Democratic Republic of Congo
   The conflict in Congo is the deadliest documented conflict in African history, spanning over four and a half years and taking more lives than any other since World War II.
7. Russia
   In 2024, Russia ranks among the world’s most hazardous nations, exacerbated by heightened geopolitical tensions from the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and internal challenges including organized crime and corruption.
8. Syria
   Syria’s civil war, beginning in 2011, has resulted in widespread destruction of infrastructure and a dire humanitarian situation. Over 13 million Syrians require humanitarian assistance, with more than half the population facing food insecurity.
9. Israel
   The conflict between Israel and Hamas has escalated regional risks for Western travelers and exacerbated unrest-related dangers.
10. Mali
    Mali has been in the grip of armed conflict since January 2012. The situation escalated further with a military coup in March of 2012, intensifying the turmoil in the region.

The report highlights the significant challenges faced by these countries, emphasizing the ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises affecting millions of people worldwide.