Singapore has once again been named the safest country in Southeast Asia and the safest in the world, according to the Gallup Global Safety Report 2025. The study measures public perceptions of safety in 144 countries and territories based on surveys conducted throughout 2024. Gallup found that 98% of Singapore residents feel safe walking alone at night, a figure that has consistently kept the country at the top of the global ranking for nearly two decades.
Within Southeast Asia, Gallup’s 2025 report lists the following safety perception rankings:
- Singapore – 98% (No. 1 globally)
- Vietnam – 88% (No. 16 globally)
- Indonesia – 83% (No. 25 globally)
- Thailand – 70%
- Philippines – 64%
- Laos – 63%
- Cambodia – 62%
- Malaysia – 58%
- Myanmar – 41%
Brunei Darussalam and Timor-Leste were not included in this year’s edition.
Indonesia Shows Strong Improvement in Public Safety Perception
Indonesia’s safety perception score of 83% marks a significant rise compared with previous years, placing the country just behind Singapore and Vietnam in the regional ranking. The improvement reflects growing public confidence in law enforcement, better social stability, and strengthened governance.
Gallup’s Law and Order Index gives Indonesia a score of 89 out of 100, categorizing it among countries with strong public safety perceptions. Indonesia’s score puts it on par with Taiwan, Germany, Portugal, and the United Arab Emirates.
Gallup evaluates national safety based on four indicators: trust in police, feeling safe walking alone at night, experience of theft within the past 12 months, and experience of assault or robbery. The findings show Indonesia outperforming many advanced economies. Japan recorded 78%, South Korea 80%, Canada 75%, Australia 66%, the United States 71%, and the United Kingdom 76%. With the global average at 73%, Indonesia stands well above the worldwide benchmark.
Global Context and Supporting Local Findings
Gallup’s survey involved 145,170 respondents aged 15 and above, with a minimum of 1,000 respondents in each country and a margin of error between 3.3% and 5.4%. The organization highlights that perceptions of safety closely correlate with political stability, institutional trust, and effective governance.
Supporting the Gallup results, a Litbang Kompas survey released in November 2025 also shows rising public trust in Indonesia’s National Police. Respondents reported improved satisfaction with police responsiveness, public services, and equal treatment of citizens, alongside greater confidence in data confidentiality.
Together, these surveys demonstrate a consistent upward trend in Indonesia’s public safety perception. As stability, transparency, and law enforcement continue to improve, Indonesia’s position as one of the safest countries in Southeast Asia—and above several major developed economies—strongly reinforces its growing global reputation.
Source: MetroTV News, Detik
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