Index
In the case of The Bahamas, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 7 index points, from 69 in 1995 to 76 in 2024.
The Bahamas
Compared globally, The Bahamas’ baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Resources dimension has increased over time, suggesting steady improvement in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
The Bahamas is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of tropical cyclones in 2019 (affecting 3% of the population), 2004 and 2007.
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See below to compare The Bahamas against other countries in the region of Latin America & Caribbean.