Index
In the case of Estonia, the foundation 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 74 in 1995 to 84 in 2024.
Compared globally, Estonia’s baseline safety index value falls within the top quartile of countries assessed.
In the case of Estonia, the foundation 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 74 in 1995 to 84 in 2024.
The Protection dimension has decreased over 2014-2016, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Estonia is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of severe weather conditions in 2006 and a cold wave in 2012.
See below to compare Estonia against other countries in the region of Europe & Central Asia.