THE 5 SAFEST CITIES IN THE WORLD, POST-PANDEMIC | FLIGHTLAYAWAY
In a post-pandemic reality, which cities are the safest in the world? The Economist Intelligence Unit recently published its 2021 Safe Cities Index, ranking 60 cities based on 76 safety indicators across infrastructure, digital life, personal security, environmental factors, and health – including pandemic preparedness and COVID-19 mortality metrics. The cities that are placed at the top of the ranking are perfect demonstrations of how overall safety is directly linked to a strong sense of social cohesion, total population inclusion, and societal trust. Read on for details on the top 5 safest cities and what they did to make the cut. The 5 Safest Cities in the World 1. C openhagen Ranking first in the index, Denmark's capital city of Copenhagen performed well due to the newly introduced environmental security pillar. This measures sustainability (including renewable energy incentives), air quality, waste management, and urban forest cover. Without a doubt, the l...