Western Sahara🇪🇭

At a Glance

How Western Sahara compares across key indices

Quality of LifeSafety66HealthcareAffordabilityClimateClean Air

Limited data — some indices are not yet available.

Safety Index

66/100

Safety & Crime

Low Risk

How safe residents feel in Western Sahara — based on surveys of people living there

Safety Index

66/100

Crime Index

34/100

Lower is better

Crime Trend

58/100

Mixed perception

Walking Safety

Daytime75
Nighttime54

21 point drop from day to night

Problem Severity

Corruption & bribery
Moderate50
Violent crimes
Low29
Property crimes
Very Low21
Drug-related crime
Very Low21

0 = no problem, 100 = severe problem

What Residents Worry About

Being mugged or robbed
Low38
Targeted for skin/ethnicity/religion
Low38
Being insulted or harassed
Low33
Things stolen from car
Low33
Being physically attacked
Low29
Car stolen
Very Low25
Home broken into
Very Low21

Based on 6 survey responses. 0 = not worried, 100 = very worried.

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Healthcare

Healthcare system overview for Western Sahara

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Environment

Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Western Sahara

Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.

Transport & Commute

How people get around in Western Sahara

Based on 0 survey responses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about living in Western Sahara, answered with data

Is Western Sahara safe for expats?

Western Sahara has a safety index of 66/100, making it generally safe for expats and travellers.

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