Index
In the case of Honduras, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 12 index points, from 51 in 1995 to 63 in 2024.
Compared globally, Honduras’ baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
In the case of Honduras, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 12 index points, from 51 in 1995 to 63 in 2024.
The Equity dimension has decreased over 2009-2012, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Honduras is primarily impacted by severe disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. The main shock event consisted of a tropical cyclone in 2020, affecting 45% of the population.
See below to compare Honduras against other countries in the region of Latin America & Caribbean.