RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has been ranked the safest among G20 countries, according to data from the Global SDG Indicators Database and the Safety Index Publication for 2023, issued on Monday by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).
The results showed that 92.6% of the Saudi population felt safe while walking alone at night in their residential areas.
The findings highlighted the role of relevant government sectors in ensuring the security enjoyed by Saudi Arabia’s residents across all regions and governorates, according to GASTAT.
This aligns with efforts to provide security, safety, and a decent quality of life in Saudi Arabia across various domains, including economic, food, environmental, health, social, political, intellectual, technical, and cyber security. These initiatives aim to enhance services and achieve the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
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Saudi Arabia ranked first among G20 countries in the Security Index within the 2023 Sustainable Development Report.
The Safety Index Publication is a key output of the 2023 Household Socio-Economic Survey, which includes various indicators covering economic, social, and household aspects in the Kingdom. It also measures the percentage of residents who feel safe walking alone in their residential areas.
Notably, Saudi Arabia also topped the G20 countries in the 2020 Sustainable Development Report for achieving the highest Safety Index.
