Index
In the case of Serbia, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 16 index points, from 60 in 1995 to 76 in 2024.
Serbia
Compared globally, Serbia’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Resources dimension has decreased over 2015-2017, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
Serbia is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of a cold wave in 2012 (affecting 0.9% of the population) and a riverine flood in 2014 (affecting 0.6% of the population).
Compare Countries in Region
See below to compare Serbia against other countries in the region of Europe & Central Asia.