Forbes Advisor’s 2024 rankings has listed Karachi as the second most dangerous city for tourists, just after Caracas, Venezuela.
The study assessed 60 global destinations, considering seven key risk factors: crime, personal safety, health, infrastructure, natural disasters, and digital security.
Karachi was assigned a safety score of 93.12, ranking just below Caracas, which scored 100. Yangon, Myanmar, came in third with a score of 91.67.
The list also features Lagos, Nigeria; Manila, Philippines; Dhaka, Bangladesh; Bogota, Colombia; Cairo, Egypt; Mexico City, Mexico; and Quito, Ecuador.
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Forbes’ analysis pointed out that Karachi’s high-risk ranking was largely due to factors such as political instability, elevated crime rates, and inadequate health and infrastructure facilities.
Tourists in Karachi face significant risks from street crimes and terrorism. Furthermore, the city grapples with challenges such as inadequate public transport, poor sanitation, and frequent power outages, all of which contribute to its lower safety ranking.
Forbes’ ranking is part of a detailed study designed to offer travelers essential insights into potential risks associated with various destinations. In stark contrast, Singapore has been recognized as the safest city for tourists, achieving a perfect safety score of 0.
Forbes Advisor’s latest rankings identify the top 10 most dangerous and safest cities for tourists.
Most Dangerous Cities:
1. Caracas, Venezuela
2. Karachi, Pakistan
3. Yangon, Myanmar
4. Lagos, Nigeria
5. Manila, Philippines
6. Dhaka, Bangladesh
7. Bogota, Colombia
8. Cairo, Egypt
9. Mexico City, Mexico
10. Quito, Ecuador
Safest Cities:
1. Singapore
2. Tokyo, Japan
3. Toronto, Canada
4. Sydney, Australia
5. Zurich, Switzerland
6. Copenhagen, Denmark
7. Seoul, South Korea
8. Osaka, Japan
9. Melbourne, Australia
10. Amsterdam, Netherlands
