180 countries ranked by safety, peace, freedom and LGBT+ equality
Visiting: Not RecommendedLGBT+ visiting: Not Recommended
The Pyramids really don't disappoint. Neither does the rest: Luxor's temples strung along the Nile, tombs still being discovered, and some of the best-value diving anywhere in the Red Sea. Tourist areas are heavily protected and everyday crime is low, so the trip itself is easier than the headlines suggest. But Egypt effectively criminalises homosexuality and does prosecute — LGBT+ travellers should stay away.
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people — lower is better.
Egypt: 4.2
Ranked 79th in the world for the highest homicide rate.
An estimated 4.16 homicides per 100,000 people as of 2021 — a moderate rate by world standards. The last nationally reported figure was 1.31, back in 2017.
Higher than 54% of the 230 countries and territories measured.
How peaceful the country is — lower is better.
Egypt: 2.2
Ranked 57th least peaceful country in the world.
More peaceful than 34% of the 163 countries ranked, scoring 2.157.
Up 2 places since 2024.
Personal and economic freedom — higher is better.
Egypt: 4.0
Ranked 12th least free country in the world.
Less free than 96% of the 165 countries measured — 4.08 out of 10.
Day-to-day life (speech, movement, religion) scores 3.37; doing business and owning property, 5.08.
LGBT+ equality in law and daily life — higher is better.
Egypt: Illegal
Ranked 55th least equal in the world for LGBT+ people.
Homosexuality is criminalised here, with a maximum penalty of three years imprisonment and a fine of 3,000 Lira.
Public attitudes score 15 out of 100 — the law and public opinion are not the same thing.