Belize

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

Index

In the case of Belize, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 8 index points, from 60 in 1995 to 68 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Protection dimension has decreased over 2013-2020, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Belize is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of a tropical cyclone in 2000 (affecting 26% of the population) and a riverine flood in 2008.

Compare Countries in Region

See below to compare Belize against other countries in the region of Latin America & Caribbean.