Investment firm Deep Knowledge Group has analyzed COVID-19 data, ranking Spain as Europe's least safe country. Italy tops the global list for highest risk.
The U.S. bears the heaviest burden with around 700,000 cases and nearly 35,000 deaths. Yet, Deep Knowledge Group's study, released April 12, 2020, places Spain last in safety rankings among 33 countries. Spain reports over 190,000 cases and about 20,000 deaths, securing a spot in the top three most affected.
Italy ranks second-to-last, with the UK (30th), France (26th), and Sweden (24th) also lagging. Germany leads Europe, thanks to its rapid response, extensive testing, and early detection, followed by Switzerland and Austria.
Drawing from trusted sources like the World Health Organization (WHO), Worldometers, and Johns Hopkins University's dashboard, this analysis provides a comprehensive view.
Globally, Israel emerges as the safest, with Germany and South Korea rounding out the top three. China sits at fifth despite emerging cases post-reopening, while Taiwan claims seventh for its strong prevention measures.
The highest-risk ranking puts Italy first, ahead of the U.S. and UK. Spain and France follow in fourth and fifth.
Additional rankings highlight case processing efficiency, led by Germany, China, and South Korea. Top governments for crisis management: Germany, U.S., and Japan, with France at sixth.
