Women, Peace, and Security Index
The WPS Index offers a more comprehensive measure of women's wellbeing and their empowerment in homes, communities, and societies more broadly. In partnership with the Peace Research Institute of Oslo, we draw on recognized international data sources to rank 153 countries on both peace and security—and women’s inclusion and justice. The associated tools and analysis highlight key achievements and deficits from each country.
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Index Rankings
Highest Ranked
Iceland
Ranking: 1 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.886
Norway
Ranking: 2 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.879
Switzerland
Ranking: 3 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.871
Slovenia
Ranking: 4 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.861
Spain
Ranking: 5 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.86
Finland
Ranking: 6 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.855
Canada
Ranking: 7 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.854
Sweden
Ranking: 7 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.854
Netherlands
Ranking: 7 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.854
Singapore
Ranking: 10 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.846
Lowest Ranked
Syrian Arab Republic
Ranking: 152 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.385
Afghanistan
Ranking: 152 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.385
Yemen
Ranking: 151 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.407
Pakistan
Ranking: 150 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.441
Central African Republic
Ranking: 149 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.474
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ranking: 148 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.486
Iraq
Ranking: 147 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.5
Mali
Ranking: 146 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.505
Sudan
Ranking: 145 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.521
Niger
Ranking: 144 / 153
Average Index Rating: 0.538
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