Denmark

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

Index

In the case of Denmark, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 6 index points, from 78 in 1995 to 84 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Equity dimension has increased over 2008-2009, suggesting improvement in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Denmark is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of severe weather in 2002 and an extra-tropical storm in 2005.

Compare Countries in Region

See below to compare Denmark against other countries in the region of Europe & Central Asia.