Here’s the list: The top 15 safest countries and cities in the world

Global instability, persistent inflation, and unpredictable travel conditions have reshaped tourist priorities heading into next year.

Today, dependable personal security consistently outweighs the pursuit of bargain getaways—a clear takeaway from the newly released 2027 Safest Destinations report by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, cited by Yahoo Finance.

Canada earned the title of the world’s safest country to visit, vaulting from fifth place last year to the top of the podium.

New Zealand climbed to second, while Australia held firm in third. Conversely, previous frontrunner the Netherlands slid down the board, settling just ahead of Denmark, which secured a solid spot within the top tier.

The metropolitan rankings delivered an equally decisive shakeup. Montreal claimed the number-one spot in an impressive debut, displacing Reykjavik from the lead.

Longtime European mainstays Zurich and Amsterdam claimed the remaining podium finishes.

Only two American entries cracked the global urban rankings: Honolulu at tenth and San Francisco at fourteenth.

Top 15 Safest Countries for 2027

1. Canada
2. New Zealand
3. Australia
4. Iceland
5. Japan
6. Austria
7. Ireland
8. Netherlands
9. Denmark
10. Portugal
11. Norway
12. Switzerland
13. Italy
14. Spain
15. Germany

Top 15 Safest Cities for 2027

1. Montreal
2. Zurich
3. Amsterdam
4. Tokyo
5. Reykjavik
6. Oslo
7. Singapore
8. Venice
9. Sydney
10. Honolulu
11. Dublin
12. Copenhagen
13. Barcelona
14. San Francisco
15. Paris

The annual study combines firsthand feedback from over 2,700 surveyed travelers with comprehensive third-party safety metrics, including records from the World Health Organization, the Global Peace Index, and official government advisories, according to Yahoo Finance.

Evaluated criteria span everything from emergency healthcare access and local crime rates to severe weather resilience and minority traveler protection.

The findings highlight an enduring consumer trend: when international headlines turn volatile, vacationers retreat to proven ground.

Well-governed hubs across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific that offer established public safety nets and modern emergency services remain the destinations travelers rely on most when planning their 2027 itineraries.

This article is made and published by Christine Drews Sieger, who may have used AI in the preparation