Qatar ranked world’s second safest country: A haven for residents and tourists

Doha, Qatar: One of the most notable features of life in Qatar is its exceptional safety, making it one of the safest and best places to live. This ye...

Doha, Qatar: One of the most notable features of life in Qatar is its exceptional safety, making it one of the safest and best places to live.  This year, Qatar ranked as the second safest country in the world, just behind the United Arab Emirates, according to Numbeo, a crowd-sourced online database widely used by global news agencies.

Numbeo's safety index considered various measures including crime levels, safety while walking alone, and the incidence of stolen vehicles and property crimes. 

Qatar achieved impressively low scores in crime rates, concerns about home break-ins, car theft, physical attacks, and drug-related offenses. 

Conversely, it scored highly for safety during both day and night, reflecting the secure environment that allows residents, regardless of gender or nationality, to walk freely around the city, and children to play safely in parks and playgrounds.

Expatriates living in Qatar shared their personal safety experiences with The Peninsula, highlighting the country's secure atmosphere.