Statement:
You will be less safe in North Korea than in Portugal

In the Safest countries rating North Korea holds position #150 ²⁰²² out of 161 and Portugal is #6 out of 161 ²⁰²².
Position of North Korea is worse than position of Portugal.
Portugal is leader of the "Safest countries" rating. In general, you can feel safe. But keep in mind to not be too relaxed. Criminal threats exist in each country, compared to North Korea

Referencies:

1. Safest countries ²⁰²² by GLOBAL PEACE INDEX

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in ascending order.

   North Korea	'Score' value is	2.94
   Portugal	'Score' value is	1.30