17-7-2024 (SINGAPORE) Singapore has been hailed as the safest city for tourists globally, according to a recent study conducted by Forbes Advisor. This prestigious recognition underscores Singapore’s commitment to providing a secure environment for both residents and visitors alike.
The comprehensive study, which evaluated 60 international cities, employed a rigorous methodology based on seven crucial metrics. These included assessments of natural disaster risks, digital security vulnerabilities, and crime rates. Singapore’s stellar performance across these categories solidified its position at the pinnacle of safe tourist destinations.
One of the key factors contributing to Singapore’s top ranking is its Level 1 safety rating from the US State Department, the highest possible classification. This endorsement from a leading international body further cements Singapore’s reputation as a haven for travellers.
Notably, the study highlighted Singapore’s minimal risk of natural disasters. The city-state’s geographical location and robust infrastructure have historically shielded it from severe weather events such as typhoons and earthquakes, which often plague other regions in Southeast Asia.
The quality of healthcare services and urban infrastructure in Singapore also received high praise, with the city ranking second-lowest for both health security and infrastructure security risks. This achievement reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to maintain world-class facilities and services for its population and visitors.
In an increasingly digital world, Singapore’s strong performance in cybersecurity is particularly noteworthy. The study ranked the city-state second-lowest for digital security risk, indicating that internet users can browse and conduct online activities with a high degree of confidence and safety.
These combined factors resulted in Singapore receiving a perfect risk “score” of 0 out of 100, an unprecedented achievement in the study’s history.
Following closely behind Singapore were Tokyo and Toronto, securing the second and third positions respectively. These cities, along with Singapore, set a high bar for urban safety and security on the global stage.
In stark contrast, the study identified Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, as the riskiest city for tourists. With a maximum risk “score” of 100 out of 100, Caracas faced particular challenges in health security and crime rates. The US State Department’s advice against travel to the city further emphasised its precarious situation.
Karachi in Pakistan and Yangon in Myanmar rounded out the bottom three, with risk scores of 93.12 and 91.67 respectively, highlighting the significant disparity in safety standards across global cities.
