In Pics | Top 10 most unsafe countries for women in the World

Here we list the top 10 nations where women face the greatest risks, as reported by the Georgetown Institute's 2025/26 Women Peace and Security Index.

Afghanistan

The 2025/26 Women Peace and Security Index by the Georgetown Institute names Afghanistan as the world's most dangerous place for women, reflected by its low score of 0.279.

Yemen

Yemen holds the second-highest ranking for danger, with a score of 0.323.

Central African Republic

With a score of 0.362, the Central African Republic is ranked the third most unsafe location in the ranking.

Syrian Arab Republic

The Syrian Arab Republic is fourth on the list with a score of 0.364.

Sudan

Sudan occupies the fifth position on the list, having received an index score of 0.364.

Haiti

Sixth position goes to Haiti with a score of 0.399.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is positioned seventh on the list with a 0.405 index rating.

Burundi

Burundi sits in the eighth spot with an index score of 0.407.

South Sudan

Registering a score of 0.411, South Sudan ranks ninth on the list.

Myanmar

Myanmar has scored 0.442 and rounds off the top 10 list of the world's most unsafe countries for women, according to the Georgetown Institute's 2025/26 Women Peace and Security Index.

India

India is ranked 131st out of 181 countries in the index, achieving a score of 0.607.