Hungary

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

Index

In the case of Hungary, the foundation 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 70 in 1995 to 79 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Resources dimension has decreased over 2014-2015, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Hungary is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of riverine floods in 2000 and 2010, affecting 0.02% of the population.

Compare Countries in Region

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