U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Benin due to unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk.
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Is Benin safe? 🇧🇯
Africa · Updated
As of October 2026, Benin scores 72/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Benin Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Benin destination assessed, Porto-Novo scores highest (72/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Northern border regions FCDO advises against all travel to the Parc du W National Park and the hunting zones of Mékrou and Djona.
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Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Benin: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Benin destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Benin safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 75 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2017 | 1.1 / 100k | 93 | World Bank Open Data (2017) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2021 | 63.8% | 64 | UN SDG Global Database (2021) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2021 | 3.4% | 82 | UN SDG Global Database (2021) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 59/100 | 59 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 51/100 | 51 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 24.8 / 100k | 32 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Benin safety FAQ
Is Benin safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Benin Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Benin averages 72/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Benin?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Porto-Novo currently scores highest at 72/100 (Safe).
Where does this Benin safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.