Here Are The 20 Safest Countries To Visit In 2017

If you're apprehensive when it comes to travelling, this list of the safest countries in 2017 should put your mind at ease.

The nations of the world have been ranked by the World Economic Forum to determine the likelihood a country will expose tourists and businesses to risks like violence and terrorism.

At the bottom of the list of 136 countries were Colombia, Yemen and El Salvador.

Unfortunately for Ireland, we just missed getting into the top 20 safest countries, coming in at 21. The UK came in at 78.

These are the 20 safest countries in the world right now.

20. Morocco

19. Netherlands

18. Spain

17. Slovenia

16. Sweden

15. Estonia

14. Austria

13. New Zealand

12. Portugal

11. Luxembourg

10. Qatar

9. Rwanda

8. Switzerland

7. Norway

6. Singapore

5. Hong Kong

4. Oman

3. Iceland

2. UAE

1. Finland