Index
In the case of St. Lucia, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 9 index points, from 63 in 1995 to 72 in 2024.
St. Lucia
Compared globally, St. Lucia’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Equity dimension has decreased over 2019-2020, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
St. Lucia is primarily impacted by severe disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of a tropical cyclone in 2010 (affecting 100% of the population) and a riverine flood in 2013.
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