Romania

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

Index

In the case of Romania, 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 65 in 1995 to 75 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Resources dimension has increased over 2011-2014, suggesting improvement in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Romania is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its prolonged impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. The major shock event consisted of a riverine flood in 2000, affecting 0.2% of the population.

Compare Countries in Region

See below to compare Romania against other countries in the region of Europe & Central Asia.