Index
In the case of the Russian Federation, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 11 index points, from 67 in 1995 to 78 in 2024.
Russian Federation
Compared globally, the Russian Federation’s baseline safety index value falls within the top quartile of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Resources dimension has increased over 2011-2014, suggesting improvement in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
The Russian Federation is primarily impacted by conflict, characterised by its prolonged impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of conflict in 2024 (affecting 26% of the population) and a flash flood in 2002 (affecting 0.2% of the population).
Compare Countries in Region
See below to compare the Russian Federation against other countries in the region of Europe & Central Asia.