Statement:
You will be safer in Portugal than in The Gambia

In the Safest countries rating Portugal holds position #6 2022 out of 161 and The Gambia is #44 out of 161 2022.
Position of Portugal is better than position of The Gambia.
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 The Gambia

Referencies:

  1. Safest countries 2022 by GLOBAL PEACE INDEX
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in ascending order.
    The Gambia 'Score' value is 1.79
    Portugal 'Score' value is 1.30