Traveling can be exciting, but it can also be dangerous, especially if you choose to travel to regions with high levels of violence, instability, or lack of infrastructure. Based on data from the Global Peace Index, International SOS, and statistics for 2023–2024, several countries are extremely unsafe for tourists.

Afghanistan remains the most dangerous country. Since the return of the Taliban movement to power in 2021, the situation has not stabilized. Terrorist attacks, armed clashes, kidnappings, and mass casualties are common. In 2023, more than 4,500 people were killed as a result of violence.

Syria continues to experience the consequences of a long-standing civil war. Territories are controlled by various armed groups, infrastructure is destroyed, and access to health services is limited. More than 2,700 people died in 2023.

Libya has suffered from the lack of a unified command center since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi. There are armed groups operating in many areas, and foreign nationals have been kidnapped. Statistics indicate more than 1,800 deaths.

Iraq, although moving towards recovery, still faces terrorist threats, especially in the northern regions. According to data for 2023, about 1,500 victims of conflicts have been registered.

The Central African Republic remains the epicenter of the civil war. Attacks on humanitarian missions and civilians are often recorded. In 2023, the death toll was about 1,200 people.

Somalia suffers from the activity of the terrorist group Al-Shabaab, piracy in the coastal zone, and a complete lack of central authority. The medical system is in decline, and legal protection is virtually unavailable. More than 1,100 people have died in 2023.

Yemen is in a state of humanitarian crisis due to years of war. Epidemics, water and food shortages, destroyed cities. Over 900 people have died.

Sudan is experiencing intense political conflicts and armed clashes between the army and paramilitary groups. About 700 people have died.

Ukraine remains a high-risk area due to fighting in the east and south of the country. In 2023, more than 1,300 civilian casualties were recorded.

Haiti suffers from violence, banditry, and the absence of functioning institutions. In 2023, more than 600 people died.

Venezuela is in a deep economic and social crisis. Crime, shortages of basic goods, frequent robberies and kidnappings. About 2,000 murders per year.

Nigeria is facing terrorist activity by the Boko Haram group and a high rate of kidnappings, especially in the northern regions. Statistics show around 1,000 casualties.

Colombia has made progress in combating drug cartels, but armed groups remain present in remote areas. Around 900 people have died.

Papua New Guinea remains a potentially dangerous country due to armed robberies, especially in rural areas. Around 400 casualties have been recorded.

El Salvador continues to have high levels of gang violence, known as “maras.” Around 500 deaths have been recorded in 2023.

South Africa, although it has a developed tourist infrastructure, has a high crime rate in its major cities. Over 1,800 people have died in 2023.

Before choosing a tourist destination, it is extremely important to study up-to-date information, consider official recommendations, availability of medical care, insurance coverage, and emergency evacuation options. If you want, I can compile a list of the safest countries or compare them by region.