RISK MAPS

Our Risk Maps: Orientation in a dynamic world

The world is constantly changing – and with it the global security situation.
Our security map, which we publish once a year, provides a clear insight into our current risk assessments. It shows at a glance which countries are considered particularly safe and where increased risks exist. This provides you with a reliable snapshot that helps you to better assess developments and make informed decisions.

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The image shows the Risk Map 2025, which uses colour coding to illustrate the security situation in individual countries around the world.
High political stability and functioning security structures
Very low crime rate
Mostly peaceful demonstrations by civil society groups
No relevant terrorist threat or armed conflicts
Comparatively low crime rate
Occasional violent localised disturbances during demonstrations
Rare terrorist-motivated attacks
Territorial disputes through diplomatic channels
No active armed conflicts
A high level of caution is needed
Increased crime levels, especially in large cities and tourist centres
Increased risk of violent demonstrations or unrest
Terrorist attacks are relatively rare
Smouldering armed conflict
Security situation tense, frequent disruptions to public life
High crime rate, especially in large cities
Organised crime controls regions/districts
Acute or regularly recurring unrest
High terrorist threat
Armed conflict
Acute danger to life and limb, unstable or collapsed security situation
Very high crime rate with structural violent crime, no reliable law enforcement
Acute and persistent unrest with high numbers of casualties
Regular terrorist attacks, ever-present threat of terrorism
Active armed conflict
Very low risk
Low risk
Increased risk
High risk
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The basis of our Risk Map

Our annually published Risk Map assesses the most important security factors that can influence business travel.
This provides you with a compact, reliable assessment of the current situation in each country.

Crime

Assessment of the general level of security on site.
Typical scenarios: Pickpocketing, fraud attempts, organized crime.

Demonstrations & Riots

Assessment of social tensions and political protests.
Typical scenarios: Road blockades, mass rallies, violent riots.

Terrorism

Assessment of the risk of extremist or terrorist attacks.
Typical scenarios: Threats in public places, attacks in metropolitan areas.

Armed conflicts

Analysis of political stability and potential danger zones.
Typical scenarios: Civil wars, border conflicts, unstable regions.

LGBTQ+ RISK MAP 2025

In cooperation with Diversity Tourism and ITB Berlin, we are publishing the LGBTQ+ Risk Map 2025 this year, a world map for assessing the safety of travelers from the LGBTQ+ Community.

The focus is on the safest as well as the most unsafe travel countries, exciting developments for LGBTQ+ Travelers, as well as results from surveys and interviews with travel experts and experiences of travelers from the Community.

Das Bild zeigt die Risk Map 2025 aus der Perspektive der LGBTQ Community, auf der die Sicherheitslage in den einzelnen Ländern weltweit durch Einfärbung angezeigt wird.
Broad social acceptance and legal equality
Discrimination and hostility are extremely rare
Open behaviour is not a problem nationwide
Social acceptance not established across the board
Discrimination and social hostility occur, especially within traditional population groups
Foreign LGBTQ travellers are generally tolerated, especially in urban and tourist centres
Lower tolerance in rural areas or conservative circles
Majority of society disapproves of LGBTQ people
Significant social disadvantages and stigmatisation possible
Partially state-sponsored or tolerated hostility towards LGBTQ people, isolated violent attacks
Restrictions on access to medical care or legal protection; possible fines based on moral laws
Same-sex relationships or LGBTQ identities are criminalised by law
Risk of police prosecution, arrest or deportation for travellers
No recognition of gender diversity in official documents
Prison sentences possible for same-sex acts
LGBTQ identities are strictly criminalised
Corporal punishment or death penalty legally provided for or practised
Repeatedly documented detentions of foreign LGBTQ travellers
Life imprisonment possible for same-sex acts
Very low risk
Low risk
Increased risk
High risk
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More about LGBTQ+

Would you like to learn more about safety when traveling for the LGBTQ+ community? Click here for more information.