Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of peace in Africa has earned it yet another accolade. A new report by global tourism firm Altezza Travel has ranked Ghana as the second safest country on the continent for 2025, highlighting its low crime rates and peaceful atmosphere.
This achievement positions Ghana as a top destination for travelers seeking safety and cultural richness.
“In terms of the Global Peace Index, Ghana surpasses Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, China, and even Jamaica. In the Terrorism Index, it is among the countries with a zero score. Its crime rate is lower than in Canada, Greece, and Australia,” the report noted.
The report lauded Ghana’s consistency in fostering peace and security while also highlighting its standing among African nations.
“Regarding the Global Safety Report and the Human Development Index, Ghana lags behind all ‘first-world’ countries yet outperforms the majority of African nations, including popular tourist destinations like Kenya, Ethiopia, and Madagascar (often romanticized in Hollywood),” portions of the report revealed.
Additionally, the Numbeo Crime Index for 2025 places Ghana among the top three African countries with the lowest crime rates, alongside Rwanda and Tunisia.
However, the report acknowledges the complexities of crime data measurement. “Crime can be difficult to measure, and rankings often depend on how crime is defined and reported.
Different sources or indexes may rely on varying data collection methods, time frames, and survey approaches, leading to variations in their findings.”
Altezza Travel’s analysis, which informed the ranking, considered several factors, including the Global Peace Index, Global Terrorism Index, KOF Globalisation Index, Crime Index, Global Safety Report, and Human Development Index.
By excelling across these indicators, Ghana has earned its place among the eight safest destinations in Africa.
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