Israel Ranks 68th in Global Solo Travel Safety Index

A new risk assessment by U.S. travel insurance company Squaremouth has identified the most dangerous countries for solo travelers, with Venezuela topping the list. The study, which analyzed 113 nations, considered factors such as medical care accessibility, general safety, security situations, local feelings of safety, and internet availability. Israel was ranked 68th with a risk score of 4.46 out of 10, placing it behind the United States (37th) and Italy (45th).

Venezuela received a risk score of 9.74 out of 10, with less than 10% of its residents reporting feeling safe walking alone at night. The report cited security threats, limited medical access, and unreliable infrastructure as key risks. The country has recently experienced political turmoil and a significant earthquake.

South America featured prominently in the top 10 most dangerous countries, with Peru ranking second. Nearly 60% of Peruvians surveyed expressed fear of attack, contributing to high crime rates. Gabon was third, facing challenges with medical care availability, averaging only two hospital beds per thousand residents. Colombia, Bolivia, Jamaica, Guyana, Ecuador, Trinidad and Tobago, and South Africa rounded out the top ten.

Conversely, San Marino, Andorra, and Singapore were named the safest destinations for solo travelers. European countries dominated the safer end of the spectrum, with Austria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, and Denmark also appearing in the top ten safest nations.

Separately, Israel's National Security Council issued its own travel advisory, designating Iran, Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq as countries Israelis must avoid by law. Additionally, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Turkey, Jordan, and Egypt, including the Sinai Peninsula, are strongly advised against due to high threat levels for Israeli citizens.