Greece

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

Index

In the case of Greece, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 10 index points, from 69 in 1995 to 79 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Resources dimension has decreased over 2009-2011, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Greece is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its prolonged impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. The major shock event consisted of ground movement in 2014, affecting 0.7% of the population.

Compare Countries in Region

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