- Spain has one of the lowest crime rates of Europe, around one third less than also Germany.
- There is a concentration of crime at parts of the Costa del Sol and in Barcelona. Most crimes in Spain are drug related and theft and burglary in mostly touristic areas.
- The homicide rate is very low in Spain.
The poorest Spaniards reside in Extremadura, where median income is €18,662.
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Any readers who've followed the GPI over the years won't be particularly surprised: Iceland has topped the poll every year since all the way back in 2008. Thanks to its low crime rates but also low military spending and low rates of international conflict, Iceland is, once again, the safest country in the world.
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Yes, Barcelona and Madrid is safe for tourism, but tourists can be easy prey for pickpockets. There is little violent crime and few unsafe areas but compared to barcelona, Madrid is safe destination but it is also huge city! Both are very beautiful cities in Spain.
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Comunidad de Madrid registered the highest GDP per capita in 2021, with 34,821 euros per inhabitant. It was followed by País Vasco (32,925 euros) and Comunidad Foral de Navarra (31,024 euros).
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