# Most Dangerous Countries in the World 2026: Live Ranking Updated 10:28 UTC, 29 Oct 2026. Canonical: https://monitorworld.app/most-dangerous-countries Right now the **most dangerous countries** by our live risk index are Ukraine (60), Yemen (60), Myanmar (Burma) (60), Syria (60), Pakistan (50). The ranking covers 52 countries and updates every few minutes from conflict, news and military signals; it is an estimate, not travel advice. ## Key numbers - Highest risk score today: **Ukraine** (60/100) - Countries ranked: **52** - Countries with rising risk: **0** - Global risk index: **56/100** ## Deadliest conflicts in the latest UCDP data - [CRIT] Ukraine: 6,219 deaths (best estimate) (251 events, range 4,730-7,575, last 2026-09-30, reported by UCDP) - [CRIT] Yemen: 2,928 deaths (best estimate) (234 events, range 1,430-3,426, last 2026-09-30, reported by UCDP) - [HIGH] Pakistan: 682 deaths (best estimate) (150 events, range 653-760, last 2026-09-30, reported by UCDP) - [HIGH] Ethiopia: 609 deaths (best estimate) (119 events, range 566-1,410, last 2026-09-30, reported by UCDP) - [HIGH] Nigeria: 456 deaths (best estimate) (145 events, range 439-461, last 2026-09-30, reported by UCDP) - [HIGH] Sudan: 277 deaths (best estimate) (45 events, range 271-309, last 2026-09-28, reported by UCDP) - [HIGH] Mexico: 262 deaths (best estimate) (235 events, range 199-304, last 2026-09-30, reported by UCDP) - [HIGH] Colombia: 242 deaths (best estimate) (203 events, range 241-242, last 2026-09-30, reported by UCDP) - [HIGH] Mali: 195 deaths (best estimate) (78 events, range 183-557, last 2026-09-30, reported by UCDP) - [HIGH] Somalia: 194 deaths (best estimate) (25 events, range 193-250, last 2026-09-28, reported by UCDP) ## Key context ### The ranking Score: MonitorWorld risk index (0-100), an estimate. Deaths: UCDP best estimate for its latest window, reported by UCDP. | # | Country | Score | Trend | Deaths (UCDP) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Ukraine | 60 | stable | 6,219 | | 2 | Yemen | 60 | stable | 2,928 | | 3 | Myanmar (Burma) | 60 | stable | 179 | | 4 | Syria | 60 | stable | 40 | | 5 | Pakistan | 50 | stable | 682 | | 6 | Mexico | 50 | stable | 262 | | 7 | Israel | 50 | stable | 130 | | 8 | Iran | 50 | stable | 47 | | 9 | Venezuela | 50 | stable | 2 | | 10 | Cuba | 50 | stable | - | | 11 | Russia | 27 | stable | 30 | | 12 | China | 27 | stable | - | | 13 | North Korea | 26 | stable | - | | 14 | Türkiye | 15 | stable | - | | 15 | Taiwan | 12 | stable | - | | 16 | Ethiopia | 8 | stable | 609 | | 17 | Nigeria | 8 | stable | 456 | | 18 | Sudan | 8 | stable | 277 | | 19 | Colombia | 8 | stable | 242 | | 20 | Mali | 8 | stable | 195 | | 21 | Somalia | 8 | stable | 194 | | 22 | Afghanistan | 8 | stable | 134 | | 23 | Ecuador | 8 | stable | 73 | | 24 | Niger | 8 | stable | 62 | | 25 | Cameroon | 8 | stable | 55 | | 26 | Lebanon | 8 | stable | 41 | | 27 | Burkina Faso | 8 | stable | 36 | | 28 | India | 8 | stable | 28 | | 29 | Haiti | 8 | stable | 26 | | 30 | Saudi Arabia | 8 | stable | 25 | ### How to use this list A high score means active conflict, military tension or a burst of serious news, not that every part of the country is dangerous. Many high-scoring countries have calm regions, and many low-scoring ones have high crime. Use this ranking to see where the world is tense right now, and use official travel advice for trips. ## FAQ ### What is the most dangerous country in the world right now? By our live risk index, Ukraine ranks first today (60/100), followed by Yemen, Myanmar (Burma), Syria. Rankings that measure crime or long-term peace, such as the Global Peace Index, can order countries differently. ### What are the most dangerous countries to visit? Countries at war or with collapsed security, such as those at the top of this list, carry the highest risk. For travel decisions, read your government's official advice: the US State Department's travel advisories (levels 1 to 4) and the UK Foreign Office travel advice are the most used. ### What are the safest countries in the world? Iceland has topped the Global Peace Index every year since 2008. In the June 2026 edition the top five were Iceland, New Zealand, Switzerland, Slovenia and Ireland (Institute for Economics and Peace). Our index focuses on conflict and military risk, so countries without active conflicts score low. ### How is this ranking made? Each country's score (0-100) combines a baseline for long-running instability with live signals: news activity, conflict events and military activity. It updates every 10 to 20 minutes. Deaths shown next to each country are UCDP estimates for its latest window, reported by UCDP. ## Get the app MonitorWorld is free on iPhone and Android, rated 4.7 from 52 ratings on the US App Store. - App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6760610225 - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.monitorworld ## Sources - [MonitorWorld risk index](https://monitorworld.app/sources): 0-100 country and global risk scores computed from news activity, conflict data and military activity. An estimate, not an official rating. - [UCDP Candidate Events Dataset](https://ucdp.uu.se/): Uppsala Conflict Data Program, CC BY 4.0. Candidate (preliminary) events to 30 Sep 2026, not live. Fatalities are UCDP best / low / high estimates. ## Related - [Live war map](https://monitorworld.app/live): Every layer on one map: conflicts, aircraft, quakes, chokepoints. - [Current wars](https://monitorworld.app/current-wars): Every country with recorded armed-conflict events, with UCDP estimates. - [World War 3 map](https://monitorworld.app/live/world-war-3-map): WW3 risk tracker: flashpoints, risk index and military activity. - [Iran war map](https://monitorworld.app/live/iran-war-map): Iran map with conflict events, Gulf shipping and the latest reports. - [Yemen war map](https://monitorworld.app/live/yemen-war-map): Yemen fighting, Houthi attacks and Red Sea shipping. - [Mexico cartel map](https://monitorworld.app/live/mexico-cartel-map): Cartel violence in Mexico by state, from UCDP data.