Rwanda leads Sub-Saharan Africa in nighttime safety according to the 2025 Gallup Global Safety Report, with 78 percent of adults feeling secure walking alone after dark. The nation placed 38th worldwide, ahead of Britain at 76 percent, France at 73 percent, and the United States at 71 percent in the 144-country survey measuring personal security perceptions.
Egypt topped African rankings at 82 percent, with Rwanda and Algeria tied at second place. Tanzania recorded 68 percent, Uganda 48 percent, and Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo each reached 47 percent in the continental assessment.
Singapore achieved the highest global score at 98 percent, followed by Tajikistan and China. A November 2024 Rwanda Governance Board survey found residents placed 99 percent confidence in the Rwanda Defence Force and 97.1 percent trust in the National Police, supporting safety perceptions.
Egypt topped African rankings at 82 percent, with Rwanda and Algeria tied at second place. Tanzania recorded 68 percent, Uganda 48 percent, and Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo each reached 47 percent in the continental assessment.
Singapore achieved the highest global score at 98 percent, followed by Tajikistan and China. A November 2024 Rwanda Governance Board survey found residents placed 99 percent confidence in the Rwanda Defence Force and 97.1 percent trust in the National Police, supporting safety perceptions.
