Pakistan

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

Index

In the case of Pakistan, the foundations 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 38 in 1995 to 57 in 2024.

Dimensions

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

Shocks

Pakistan is primarily impacted by intense conflict, characterised by its prolonged impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of conflict in 2016 (affecting 52% of the population) and a flood in 2022 (affecting 13% of the population).

Compare Countries in Region

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