Guatemala

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

Index

In the case of Guatemala, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 14 index points, from 51 in 1995 to 65 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Resources dimension has decreased over 2013-2014, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Guatemala is primarily impacted by intense conflict, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of floods in 2023 (affecting 24% of the population) and 2022.

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