Compared globally, St Vincent and the Grenadines’ baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
In the case of St Vincent and the Grenadines, 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 58 in 1995 to 70 in 2024.
The Equity dimension has increased over 2001-2002, suggesting improvement in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
St Vincent and the Grenadines is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of a riverine flood in 2013 (affecting 15% of the population) and a tropical cyclone in 2024.
See below to compare St Vincent and the Grenadines against other countries in the region of Latin America & Caribbean.