🇳🇿 Is New Zealand Safe? Travel Risk Overview 2026
Oceania · Capital: Wellington · Emergency number: 111
16/ 100 · Low Risk
As of 2026, New Zealand is rated low risk with an overall travel risk score of 16/100 (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
81
score 0–100, higher = safer
Crime Safety
72
score 0–100, higher = safer
Climate Resilience
82
score 0–100, higher = safer
Cyber Readiness
73
score 0–100, higher = safer
Financial Stability
84
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.
📖 In-depth guide: Is New Zealand safe?
Current situation, key threats, government advisory level and practical safety tips for New Zealand.
Read the full New Zealand safety guide →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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