Americas · Updated
As of October 2026, Greenland scores 89/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Greenland Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 2 Greenland destinations assessed, Ilulissat scores highest (89/100), while Nuuk scores lowest (88/100).
01 · Official Guidance
U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Updated to reflect a new separate travel advisory from the Kingdom of Denmark. Exercise increased caution in Greenland due to environmental hazards posed by extreme weather conditions and limited emergency services.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Greenland: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 85 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2016 | 5.4 / 100k | 64 | World Bank Open Data (2016) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 79/100 | 79 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 85/100 | 85 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
04 · Questions
The U.S. State Department currently rates Greenland Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Greenland averages 89/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 20 October 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Ilulissat currently scores highest at 89/100 (Very Safe). Nuuk scores lowest at 88/100.
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.