Safety rating: Where Kazakhstan stands in the world
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan has ranked 41st in the 2026 World Justice Project (WJP) global public safety rankings. The World Justice Project (WJP) report shows the country has climbed one spot since last year. However, in the overall Rule of Law Index, Kazakhstan placed 67th.
How Kazakhstan’s safety levels were evaluated
The Order and Security indicator assesses how effectively a country ensures personal safety and the protection of property.
The ranking is based on three main criteria: crime rates, threats of political violence — including terrorism, armed conflict, and civil unrest — and the prevalence of violence as a means to resolve personal disputes.
In this category, Kazakhstan ranked 41st out of 143 countries and jurisdictions in 2026.
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Over the past four years, the country has improved its standing by three positions. In 2023, Kazakhstan held 44th place; in 2024, it was 43rd; and in 2025, 42nd place.
In terms of this indicator, Kazakhstan currently outperforms several European and other nations, including France, Italy, Portugal, Georgia, Turkey, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan.
Crime in Kazakhstan drops by 15 percent
According to Ministry of Internal Affairs data, the number of crimes in Kazakhstan decreased by 15 percent during the first nine months of 2026. In absolute terms, this represents over 11,000 fewer crimes than the previous year.
Reductions were noted across the most dangerous crime categories, as well as offenses committed in public places, on the streets, within domestic settings, and among minors and repeat offenders.
Kazakhstan's position in the overall rankings
In addition to public safety, the World Justice Project evaluates seven other factors: constraints on government powers, absence of corruption, open government, fundamental rights, regulatory enforcement, civil justice, and criminal justice.
In the 2026 overall Rule of Law Index, Kazakhstan ranked 67th among 143 countries. Denmark topped the overall rankings, followed by Norway in second, Finland in third, Sweden in fourth, and Luxembourg in fifth place.