Index
In the case of Palau, the foundations of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 6 index points, from 65 in 1995 to 71 in 2024.
Compared globally, Palau’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
In the case of Palau, the foundations of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 6 index points, from 65 in 1995 to 71 in 2024.
The Resources dimension has increased over 1999-2015, suggesting steady improvement in the institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
We do not know whether shocks have impacted women's safety and service accessibility in Palau due to lack of shock-related data.
See below to compare Palau against other countries in the region of East Asia & Pacific.