Myanmar

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

Index

In the case of Myanmar, the foundations of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 13 index points, from 49 in 1995 to 62 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Resources dimension has increased over 2010-2020, suggesting steady improvement in the institutions and structures that support women’s safe

Shocks

Myanmar is primarily impacted by intense conflict, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. The major shock event consisted of a tropical cyclone in 2008, affecting 5% of the population.

Compare Countries in Region

See below to compare Myanmar against other countries in the region of East Asia & Pacific.