Index
In the case of Vanuatu, the foundations of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 10 index points, from 45 in 1995 to 55 in 2024.
Vanuatu
Compared globally, Vanuatu’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Equity dimension has remained stable over time, suggesting stagnation in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
Vanuatu is primarily impacted by severe disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of storms in 2015 (affecting 71% of the population) and 2020 (affecting 44% of the population).
Compare Countries in Region
See below to compare Vanuatu against other countries in the region of East Asia & Pacific.