Index
In the case of Bhutan, the foundations of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 19 index points, from 46 in 1995 to 65 in 2024.
Compared globally, Bhutan’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
In the case of Bhutan, the foundations of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 19 index points, from 46 in 1995 to 65 in 2024.
The Equity dimension has decreased over 2021-2022, suggesting deterioration in the institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Bhutan is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility.
See below to compare Bhutan against other countries in the region of East Asia & Pacific.