Finland

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

Index

In the case of Finland, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 5 index points, from 79 in 1995 to 84 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Resources dimension has decreased over 2012-2024, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Finland is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of heat waves in 2022 and 2023.

Compare Countries in Region

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