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Discover the 15 safest countries on earth

The Legatum Institute, a London-based research institute released its 10th annual global Prosperity Index,a massive survey that ranks the most prosperous countries in the world.

The index looked at data relating to 149 countries and produced a thorough ranking, based on the national security of the listed countries and the personal safety of people living there.

Discover the 15 safest countries on the planet below:

15. Spain —Spain ranks higher in safety and security than in any other sub-index.

15. Spain —Spain ranks higher in safety and security than in any other sub-index.


14. Slovenia — Not only is Slovenia ranked as having the best natural environment of any nation on Earth, but as one of safest places to live, too.

14. Slovenia — Not only is Slovenia ranked as having the best natural environment of any nation on Earth, but as one of safest places to live, too.

13. United Kingdom — Theresa May’s UK has improved its ranking by 10 places compared to the Legatum Institute’s last index.

13. United Kingdom — Theresa May's UK has improved its ranking by 10 places compared to the Legatum Institute's last index.

12. Netherlands — Located in the northwest reaches of Europe, the Netherlands just misses out on the world’s top 10 safest countries.

12. Netherlands — Located in the northwest reaches of Europe, the Netherlands just misses out on the world's top 10 safest countries.


11. Hong Kong — The United Nations doesn’t recognise Hong Kong as an independent state but it is still one of the safest places in the world. It was ranked the safest place in the world last year, though.

11. Hong Kong — The United Nations doesn't recognise Hong Kong as an independent state but it is still one of the safest places in the world. It was ranked the safest place in the world last year, though.


10. Sweden —frequently listed as one of the happiest places on Earth, Sweden continues to be one of the safest, too. It has dropped 5 places since last year, though.

10. Sweden —frequently listed as one of the happiest places on Earth, Sweden continues to be one of the safest, too. It has dropped 5 places since last year, though.

9. Austria — The small central European nation has squeezed into the top 10 safest countries in the world, having come in at 15 in last year’s Legatum Institute index.

9. Austria — The small central European nation has squeezed into the top 10 safest countries in the world, having come in at 15 in last year's Legatum Institute index.


8. Switzerland —Continuing its tradition of topping lists like the Prosperity Index, Switzerland is one of the safest places for people to live.

8. Switzerland —Continuing its tradition of topping lists like the Prosperity Index, Switzerland is one of the safest places for people to live.

7. Germany — Germany is one of the safest places on Earth, climbing 15 places since last year’s index. This is despite a high terror threat in mainland western Europe.

7. Germany — Germany is one of the safest places on Earth, climbing 15 places since last year's index. This is despite a high terror threat in mainland western Europe.

6. Norway — Norway ranks highly in security and safety like it does in every sub-index. The Legatum Institute ranks the Scandinavian state in the top 10 for every category.

 6. Norway — Norway ranks highly in security and safety like it does in every sub-index. The Legatum Institute ranks the Scandinavian state in the top 10 for every category.


5. Denmark — Denmark’s position has improved by 2 places compared to the Legatum Institute’s last index.

5. Denmark — Denmark's position has improved by 2 places compared to the Legatum Institute's last index.


4. Iceland — The Nordic island nation is once again ranked highly for security and safety after coming in at number two in last year’s index.

4. Iceland — The Nordic island nation is once again ranked highly for security and safety after coming in at number two in last year's index.


3. Japan — Japan was ranked at 22 in the Legatum Institute’s last security and safety index, meaning it has jumped a huge 19 places.

3. Japan — Japan was ranked at 22 in the Legatum Institute's last security and safety index, meaning it has jumped a huge 19 places.

2. Luxembourg — At number two, Luxembourg is ranked as the safest country to live in Europe. It was ranked number 10 in last year’s rankings.

2. Luxembourg — At number two, Luxembourg is ranked as the safest country to live in Europe. It was ranked number 10 in last year's rankings.


1. Singapore — The Asian city-state tops the 2016 ranking, having climbed 12 spots since last year. It is worth noting that it scored badly in the personal freedom sub-index, coming 97th.

1. Singapore — The Asian city-state tops the 2016 ranking, having climbed 12 spots since last year. It is worth noting that it scored badly in the personal freedom sub-index, coming 97th.

Source: Business Insider

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