Index
In the case of Hong Kong, the foundations of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 12 index points, from 70 in 1995 to 82 to 2024.
Compared globally, Hong Kong’s baseline safety index value falls within the top quartile of countries assessed.
In the case of Hong Kong, the foundations of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 12 index points, from 70 in 1995 to 82 to 2024.
The Protection dimension has decreased over 2004-2009, suggesting deterioration in the institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
We do not know whether shocks have impacted women's safety and service accessibility in Brunei due to lack of shock-related data.
See below to compare Hong Kong against other countries in the region of East Asia & Pacific.