Micronesia

Compared globally, Micronesia’s baseline safety index value falls within the lowest quartile of countries assessed.

Index

In the case of Micronesia, 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 46 in 1995 to 58 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Resources dimension has increased over 2000-2016, suggesting steady improvement in the institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Micronesia is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility.

Compare Countries in Region

See below to compare Micronesia against other countries in the region of East Asia & Pacific.