Yemen, with a GPI score of 3.397, continues to be one of the world's most dangerous countries. The civil conflict which began in 2015 caused diseases, widespread famine, and infrastructure collapse, worsening the situation further.
Yemen
With a GPI score of 3.327, Sudan remains one of the most hazardous countries in 2024. The country suffers from ongoing conflicts in several of its regions. These conflicts led to the deaths of over 3,000 people and displaced nearly two million people this year.
Sudan
As the ongoing civil conflicts escalate in South Sudan, the country has been dealing with ethnic violence and political instability, With a GPI score of 3.324, it continues to be one of the most dangerous countries globally.
South Sudan
As the Taliban seized power in 2021, the country has been suffering with constant instability. Afghanistan has a GPI score of 3.294, making it one of the most perilous countries in the world.
Afghanistan
The war-torn country has seen a significant decline in safety and stability, majorly after Russia began its invasion in 2022. Ukraine, with a GPI score of 3.28, has witnessed the deaths of over 1,50,000 people till 2024 since Russia initiated the invasion, with millions of people displaced.
Ukraine
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has witnessed one of the deadliest conflicts in African history. With a GPI score of 3.264, the nation has seen violent conflicts for more than four years and still remains dangerous as it remains unstable, threatening millions of lives.
Democratic Republic of Congo
Along with the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, Russia has been suffering with internal challenges too, including organised crime and corruption, environmental concerns, and accidents. With a GPI score of 3.249, Russia remains one of the dangerous nation worldwide.
Russia
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