Compared globally, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
In the case of Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic, 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 62 in 1995 to 70 in 2024.
The Equity dimension has decreased over 2021-2022, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. The major shock event consisted of a flood in 2021, affecting 5% of the population.
See below to compare Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic against other countries in the region of Latin America & Caribbean.