Index
In the case of Sweden, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 4 index points, from 80 in 1995 to 84 in 2024.
Sweden
Compared globally, Sweden’s baseline safety index value falls within the top quartile of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Equity dimension has increased over 2013-2014, suggesting improvement in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
Sweden is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of severe weather in 2002 and extra-tropical storms in 2005 and 2013.
Compare Countries in Region
See below to compare Sweden against other countries in the region of Europe & Central Asia.