Statement:
You will be less safe in South Africa than in Belgium
In the Safest countries rating
South Africa holds position #117 2022
out of 161 and Belgium is #22 out of 161 2022.
Position of South Africa is worse than position of Belgium.
Belgium 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 South Africa
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Safest countries 2022 by GLOBAL PEACE INDEXThe countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in ascending order.
Belgium 'Score' value is 1.53 South Africa 'Score' value is 2.28