India and Pakistan Struggle with Safety Scores but India Maintains Slight Lead
By DesiMedia Team | July 12, 2025
India Edges Ahead of Pakistan in Travel Safety Index
According to SafetyIndex.net, India currently holds a slight advantage over Pakistan in travel safety for tourists. India’s Travel Safety Index Score stands at 75, rated as “Caution,” whereas Pakistan records a higher score of 86 but falls under the more severe warning of “Extreme Caution.” Despite the higher numerical score, Pakistan’s classification indicates higher risk levels overall.
Both nations face comparable challenges across various safety aspects. India scores “Fair” in critical areas such as Scam Prevention, Crime Against Tourists, Harassment Prevention, Police Cooperation, and Tourist Infrastructure. However, India stands out with an “Excellent” rating in Attractions Quality, suggesting a stronger tourism experience. In contrast, Pakistan matches India’s “Fair” scores in most categories but receives only a “Good” rating for Attractions Quality, reflecting slightly lower appeal in this area (SafetyIndex.net).
Overall, while both countries require vigilance from travelers, India appears to provide marginally safer conditions and higher quality tourism experiences compared to Pakistan.
Women’s Safety Remains Critically Low in Both Countries
On the Women Safety Index, however, India and Pakistan remain closely matched at critically low levels. As reported by SafetyIndex.net, India holds an overall score of 2.6, ranking #136, while Pakistan follows closely with a score of 2.5, ranked #142. Despite India’s slight lead, both nations fall into the “Critical” category, signaling urgent need for reforms to improve women’s safety and rights.
Key indicators reveal consistently poor results for both countries. India records “Poor” ratings in Safety, Education, Healthcare, Economic opportunities, and Legal Rights, with only Work-Life Balance rated “Fair.” Pakistan displays a nearly identical profile, scoring “Poor” in the same core areas, with a single “Fair” in Work-Life Balance (SafetyIndex.net).
This reflects that while India may be slightly ahead, the margin is narrow, and women’s safety remains a significant concern in both nations for locals and travelers alike.
Conclusion: India Leads, but Challenges Persist for Both Nations
Insights from SafetyIndex.net show that although India holds a slight edge over Pakistan in travel safety and attractions quality, both countries share substantial risks for travelers and extremely low ratings for women’s safety. The data highlights the need for sustained reforms and increased vigilance for anyone planning to visit either destination, particularly women.