Maldives

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

Index

In the case of Maldives, the foundations of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 14 index points, from 61 in 1995 to 75 in 202

Dimensions

The Resources dimension has decreased over 2017-2024, suggesting deterioration in the institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Maldives is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. The major shock event consisted of a tsunami in 2004, affecting 4% of the population.

Compare Countries in Region

See below to compare Maldives against other countries in the region of South Asia.