Oman today_ The 2025 Gallup Global Safety Report indicates that Oman is among the safest countries in the world for walking alone at night. Nearly 94% of the country’s residents reported feeling safe during nighttime. This figure places Oman alongside countries such as Singapore, China, and Saudi Arabia, highlighting the role of strong institutions, reliable infrastructure, and cohesive communities in fostering a sense of security.
The report was prepared in collaboration with the Center on International Cooperation (CIC) at New York University and surveyed more than 145,000 adults across 144 countries. Participants were asked about their personal sense of safety, their confidence in law enforcement, and whether they had experienced theft or assault in the past year.
Oman’s high level of safety results from a combination of visible policing, rapid response to security concerns, and social cohesion. The Royal Oman Police strengthen public trust through visible patrols, while well-lit streets, safe pedestrian pathways, and a reliable public transportation network enhance everyday security. In addition, the country’s culture of respect, civility, and collective responsibility helps create supportive communities in both urban and rural areas.
Among the ten countries with the highest perceived safety globally last year, five were members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Oman leads the region with 94%, followed by Saudi Arabia at 93%, Kuwait at 91%, and Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates each at 90%. Globally, Singapore ranks highest at 98%, followed by Tajikistan at 95% and China at 94%. On the lower end, South Africa recorded the lowest level of perceived safety at just 33%, with Botswana and Lesotho reporting similar figures.
Despite Oman’s high overall safety, the Gallup report notes persistent gender differences. On average, 67% of women feel safe walking alone at night, compared with 78% of men. This gap indicates a continuing need for targeted initiatives to enhance safety for women and girls worldwide. In many high-income countries, including the United States, Australia, and several European nations, gender gaps in perceived safety exceed 25 percentage points.
In a statement, Gallup CEO Jon Clifton emphasized that safety is not only the absence of violence but also the presence of trust, effective institutions, and collective resilience.