Index
In the case of Jordan, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 8 index points, from 55 in 1995 to 63 in 2024.
Compared globally, Jordan’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
In the case of Jordan, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 8 index points, from 55 in 1995 to 63 in 2024.
The Resources dimension has decreased over 2015-2016, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Jordan is primarily impacted by conflict, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. The major shock event consisted of conflict in 2016 (affecting 28% of the population) and a storm in 2000.
See below to compare Jordan against other countries in the region of Middle East & North Africa.