Index
In the case of Moldova, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 19 index points, from 58 in 1995 to 77 in 2024.
Compared globally, Moldova’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
In the case of Moldova, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 19 index points, from 58 in 1995 to 77 in 2024.
The Resources dimension has increased over time, suggesting steady improvement in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Moldova is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of a riverine flood in 2010 (affecting 0.3% of the population) and a cold wave in 2012 (affecting 0.2% of the population).
See below to compare Moldova against other countries in the region of Europe & Central Asia.