TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan has been ranked as the fourth-safest country in the world by international database firm Numbeo.

Among the 146 nations listed in Numbeo's Safety Index, Taiwan came in fourth with a score of 82.9. Andorra topped the list at 84.7, followed by the United Arab Emirates at 84.5, and Qatar at 84.2, rounding out the top three.

According to the New York Post, to compile the index, Numbeo assessed the overall crime situation in countries based on surveys filled out by visitors to its website.

Numbeo considered factors such as residents' sense of safety when walking during the day or at night, concerns about “mugging, robbery, car theft, physical attacks by strangers, harassment in public places, and discrimination based on factors like skin color, ethnicity, gender, or religion.”

In addition, crimes involving property, such as burglary, theft, and vandalism, as well as violent crimes like assault, murder, and sexual offenses, were also taken into account.

Numbeo then ranked countries on a scale from 1 (most dangerous) to 100 (safest).

Numbeo emphasized, "It’s important to note that the Crime Index provided by Numbeo is based on user-contributed data and perceptions, which may differ from official government statistics."

“The index serves as a comparative tool to assess the relative safety of different cities or countries, helping individuals make informed decisions and understand the crime landscape in specific locations.”

According to the survey, Venezuela ranked last with a score of 19.3, making it the most dangerous country in the world.

On the page for Taiwan, the country ranked "very low" for the level of crime and worries about crime. A rating of "very low" was also listed for concerns about "physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender, or religion."

A "low" rating was issued for problems with people using or dealing drugs and corruption and bribery. However, a rating of "moderate" was listed for crimes increasing over the past five years.

Walking alone during the day received a rating of "very high" in terms of safety, while walking alone at night also received an appraisal of "very high."

The ratings for Taiwan were based on the input of 628 contributors.