Ghana has been ranked as the second safest country in Africa, trailing only Rwanda, according to the latest data released by Statista for 2024.
The ranking, based on crime incident rates, highlights Ghana’s positive security environment.
Statista is a German online platform that specializes in data gathering and visualization.
In addition to publicly available third-party data, Statista also provides exclusive data via the platform, which is collected through its team’s surveys and analysis.
Rounding out the top ten safest African countries are:
1. Rwanda 🇷🇼
2. Ghana 🇬🇭
3. Tunisia 🇹🇳
4. Sudan 🇸🇩
5. Egypt 🇪🇬
6. Morocco 🇲🇦
7. Zambia 🇿🇲
8. Mauritius 🇲🇺
9. Ethiopia 🇪🇹
10. Algeria 🇩🇿
These countries boast of a low crime rate compared to other African nations, placing them among the continent’s most secure destinations.