Oman

Compared globally, Oman’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.

Index

In the case of Oman, 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 60 in 1995 to 69 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Resources dimension has increased over 2004-2010, suggesting improvement in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Oman is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. The major shock event consisted of a tropical cyclone in 2007, affecting 0.7% of the population.

Compare Countries

See below to compare Oman against other countries in the region of Middle East & North Africa.