Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Greenland: exercise normal security precautions.
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Americas · Updated
As of July 2026, Greenland scores 93/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 2 Greenland destinations assessed, Ilulissat scores highest (93/100), while Nuuk scores lowest (92/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
02 · Destinations
Greenland destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Greenland safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions | 97 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2016 | 5.4 / 100k | 64 | World Bank Open Data (2016) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 87/100 | 87 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 84/100 | 84 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
04 · Questions
Greenland safety FAQ
Is Greenland safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Greenland averages 93/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Greenland?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Ilulissat currently scores highest at 93/100 (Very Safe). Nuuk scores lowest at 92/100.
Where does this Greenland 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.