According to a Gallup poll, Oman is one of the world’s safest nations.

The Sultanate’s strong institutions, dependable infrastructure, and cohesive communities are highlighted by the Hallup findings, which place Oman among world leaders like Singapore, China, and Saudi Arabia.A poll of 145,000 adults from 144 countries was conducted to find out how they felt about their personal safety, how confident they were in law enforcement, and whether they had experienced theft or violence in the previous year. The findings demonstrate how important community cohesion, visible law enforcement, and local governance are in influencing people’s perception of security. Oman’s top ranking is the result of multiple interconnected variables. High levels of institutional trust are made possible by the Royal Oman Police’s (ROP) conspicuous patrols and quick responses to public safety issues.Urban infrastructure that improves safety includes well-lit roadways, pedestrian-friendly walkways, and safe public transportation systems. In order to create supportive communities in both urban and rural areas, the Sultanate’s strong social fabric—which is defined by cultural standards of respect, decency, and communal responsibility—is equally important. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members made up five of the top ten nations in 2024 with the highest feelings of safety. These included the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain, all of which had safety ratings higher than 90%.Oman leads the GCC race, followed closely by Saudi Arabia (93%), Kuwait (91%), Bahrain (90%), and the United Arab Emirates (90%). At 98%, Singapore leads the world standings, followed by China (94%) and Tajikistan (95%).For the twelfth time in a row, Singapore has won the top spot on Gallup’s global safety index. On the other hand, only 33% of South Africa’s adult population reported feeling safe, making it the country with the lowest perception of safety globally. Countries like Botswana (34%) and Lesotho (34%) have much lower sense of safety due to ongoing issues with crime, political instability, and urban development.The Gallup survey shows that gender-based disparities still exist worldwide, notwithstanding Oman’s good overall safety ratings. Compared to 78% of males, 67% of women worldwide feel comfortable strolling alone at night. This emphasizes the ongoing need for targeted programs to increase women’s and girls’ safety.The gender disparity in safety perceptions was more than 10 percentage points in more than 100 countries and territories. With discrepancies of at least 26 points, a number of first-world nations, such as the United States, Australia, and several EU members, had some of the biggest gender disparities. In a news release, Jon Clifton, CEO of Gallup, emphasized that “safety isn’t only the absence of violence; it’s the presence of trust, institutions, and collective resilience.” Gallup and the Center on International Cooperation (CIC) at New York University worked together to produce this report.