180 countries ranked by safety, peace, freedom and LGBT+ equality
Visiting: RecommendedLGBT+ visiting: Recommended
It's hard to have a bad time in the Philippines. El Nido's limestone lagoons, Siargao's surf, whale-watching, 7,641 islands to choose from — all of it friendly, affordable and English-speaking, with some of Asia's warmest LGBT+ acceptance thrown in. Give Manila the usual big-city respect, and remember typhoon season is real: June to November needs a flexible itinerary.
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people — lower is better.
Philippines: 4.3
Ranked 77th in the world for the highest homicide rate.
4.31 homicides per 100,000 people in 2024 — a moderate rate by world standards.
Higher than 56% of the 230 countries and territories measured.
How peaceful the country is — lower is better.
Philippines: 2.1
Ranked 59th least peaceful country in the world.
More peaceful than 36% of the 163 countries ranked, scoring 2.148.
Up 6 places since 2024.
Personal and economic freedom — higher is better.
Philippines: 6.6
Ranked 83rd least free country in the world.
Less free than 58% of the 165 countries measured — 6.60 out of 10.
Day-to-day life (speech, movement, religion) scores 6.28; doing business and owning property, 7.05.
LGBT+ equality in law and daily life — higher is better.
Philippines: 5.4
Ranked 52nd most equal in the world for LGBT+ people.
Better for LGBT+ equality than 72% of the 197 countries scored — 54 out of 100.
Public opinion runs ahead of the law — attitudes score 59 out of 100, legal protections 49.