180 countries ranked by safety, peace, freedom and LGBT+ equality
Visiting: Not RecommendedLGBT+ visiting: Not Recommended
Utila and Roatán are the budget diving capitals of the hemisphere — whale sharks, wall dives, and courses at prices that built a backpacker legend. Copán's carved Maya sculpture is the finest anywhere. The mainland's murder rate remains severe, though: divers should fly straight to the islands, and anyone crossing the mainland should plan it properly.
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people — lower is better.
Honduras: 23.9
Ranked 10th in the world for the highest homicide rate.
23.92 homicides per 100,000 people in 2024 — a high rate by any standard.
Higher than 93% of the 230 countries and territories measured.
How peaceful the country is — lower is better.
Honduras: 2.3
Ranked 40th least peaceful country in the world.
More peaceful than 24% of the 163 countries ranked, scoring 2.347.
Down 4 places since 2024.
Personal and economic freedom — higher is better.
Honduras: 6.9
Ranked 84th freest country in the world.
Freer than 52% of the 165 countries measured — 6.99 out of 10.
Day-to-day life (speech, movement, religion) scores 6.98; doing business and owning property, 6.99.
LGBT+ equality in law and daily life — higher is better.
Honduras: 4.6
Ranked 78th most equal in the world for LGBT+ people.
Better for LGBT+ equality than 57% of the 197 countries scored — 46 out of 100.
The law runs ahead of public opinion here — legal protections score 58 out of 100, everyday attitudes 33.