Global tourism firm Altezza Travel has ranked Ghana as the second safest country in Africa, highlighting its very low crime rate.
In its 2025 tourism destination recommendations, the report noted that Ghana’s crime rate is lower than that of Canada, Greece, and Australia.
The report aligns with assessments from international organizations praising the Ghana Police Service’s recent efforts, particularly their increased community patrols.
“In terms of the Global Peace Index, Ghana surpasses Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, China, and even Jamaica. In the Terrorism Index, it has a zero score. Its crime rate is lower than that of Canada, Greece, and Australia,” the report stated.
The report also observed that, although Ghana lags behind “first-world” countries in the Global Safety Report and Human Development Index, it outperforms many African nations, including popular tourist spots like Kenya, Ethiopia, and Madagascar.
Furthermore, according to the Numbeo Crime Index 2025, the top three African countries with the lowest crime rates are Ghana, Rwanda, and Tunisia.
However, the report notes that crime measurements can vary depending on how crime is defined and reported, and different sources may yield different results.
Altezza Travel ranked eight African countries as the safest, using data from various indexes, including Global Peace, Global Terrorism, Crime, Global Safety, and Human Development.
Below are details of the report on Ghana
Capital: Accra
Population: 34.5 million
Along its coastline, Ghana borders the Atlantic Ocean, and on land, it neighbours Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, and the notoriously troubled Burkina Faso. Despite its location, Ghana is known for having an independent judicial system, multiparty democracy, and freedom of speech, including a free press.
In terms of the Global Peace Index, it surpasses Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, China, and even Jamaica. In the Terrorism Index, it is among the countries with a zero score. Its crime rate is lower than in Canada, Greece, and Australia.
Regarding the Global Safety Report and the Human Development Index, Ghana lags behind all “first-world” countries yet outperforms the majority of African nations, including popular tourist destinations like Kenya, Ethiopia, and Madagascar (often romanticized in Hollywood).
Which country in Africa has the least crime?
According to the Numbeo Crime Index 2025, the top 3 countries with the lowest crime in Africa are Ghana, Rwanda, and Tunisia. However, crime can be difficult to measure, and rankings often depend on how crime is defined and reported. Different sources or indexes may rely on varying data collection methods, time frames, and survey approaches, leading to variations in their findings.
