A safe and liveable city

Denmark tops the lists as one of the most peaceful, egalitarian, and prosperous countries in the world. The country enjoys low crime rates and a democracy with great political stability and high levels of tolerance.

Following are some of the rankings Denmark and Copenhagen have received for safety and security:

Denmark is among the safest travel destinations in the world (Travel Risk Map, 2023).

Denmark is at the top of the list of the world's most secure countries (International SOS, 2023).

Denmark ranks second on the Quality-of-Life index (2023).

Denmark is the 4th most peaceful country in the world 2022 (Global Peace Index).

Denmark is the world's least corrupt nation (Corruption Perceptions Index, 2022).

Denmark tops world's index of rule of law (2022).

Copenhagen is ranked 1st as the safest city in the world, covering indicators such as digital, health, infrastructure, personal, and environmental security (Safe Cities Index, 2021).