Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Safest countries in the world for solo female travelers!
The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index 2025-26, published by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security in partnership with the Peace Research Institute in Oslo ranked India at the 131st position, of the list spanning 181 countries.
The assessments were made on the basis of 13 indicators under three umbrella dimensions - women's inclusion, justice and security, with a special focus on safety, legal protections, economic participation and education. As per the top 10 spots on the ranking, Nordic and Western European countries are taking the lead when it comes to factors like stronger gender equality policies and lower rates of violence against women amongst other factors.
Denmark
Iceland
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Luxembourg
Belgium
Netherlands
Austria
New Zealand
Safest countries in the world for solo female travelers!
The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index 2025-26, published by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security in partnership with the Peace Research Institute in Oslo ranked India at the 131st position, of the list spanning 181 countries.
The assessments were made on the basis of 13 indicators under three umbrella dimensions - women's inclusion, justice and security, with a special focus on safety, legal protections, economic participation and education. As per the top 10 spots on the ranking, Nordic and Western European countries are taking the lead when it comes to factors like stronger gender equality policies and lower rates of violence against women amongst other factors.
Denmark
Iceland
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Luxembourg
Belgium
Netherlands
Austria
New Zealand
