Index
In the case of Marshall Islands, the foundations of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 9 index points, from 56 in 1995 to 65 in 2024.
Marshall Islands
Compared globally, Marshall Islands’ baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Equity dimension has increased over 2019–2021, suggesting improvement in the institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
Marshall Islands is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. The major shock event consisted of bacterial disease in 2000, affecting 0.4% of the population.
Compare Countries in Region
See below to compare Maldives against other countries in the region of East Asia & Pacific.