The region was a top performer in the 2023 safety perceptions index (SPI), which assesses levels of real and perceived risks in 121 countries. AdvertisementUzbekistan had the lowest overall 2023 SPI score of 0.072, followed closely by the UAE (0.073), Saudi Arabia (0.093) and Norway (0.098). This is contrary to the fact that most countries’ SPI scores tend to correlate with their scores in the IEP’s global peace index. AdvertisementThe top 10 safest countries vary by region and systems of governance. Sub-Saharan Africa was the worst performing region in the 2023 SPI, with the highest reported rates of experienced harm.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 07, 2024 09:04 UTC