🇪🇷 Is Eritrea Safe? Travel Risk Overview 2026
Ostafrika · Capital: Asmara · Emergency number: N/A
60/ 100 · Medium Risk
As of 2026, Eritrea is rated medium risk with an overall travel risk score of 60/100 (lower = safer). The score aggregates government travel advisories, the Global Peace Index, crime statistics, health system quality, natural hazard exposure and 50+ other authoritative sources, weighted and normalized into a single comparable figure.
Risk Breakdown by Domain
Health
38
score 0–100, higher = safer
Crime Safety
16
score 0–100, higher = safer
Climate Resilience
57
score 0–100, higher = safer
Domain scores use the same 0–100 scale as our thematic indices (higher = lower risk). Click any domain for the full world ranking.
How to Read This Score
- Low risk (≤30): safety comparable to top-ranked destinations; standard precautions apply.
- Medium risk (31–60): generally safe with situational awareness; some regions or crime types require extra caution.
- High risk (>60): check government travel advisories before booking; some areas may be off-limits.
- Scores are recomputed continuously as new advisory and statistical data arrives.
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