Only 9% Vietnamese women do not feel safe when walking alone at night

According to the latest global survey results from the WIN Market Research Organization (Win World Survey – WWS 2024) about safety concerns, Vietnam emerges as the leading country, with 91% of women living in three major cities—Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City, who participated in the survey feeling safe walking alone at night around the area where they lived. So, what do women in other countries think about security and order issues in their living spaces? Find the insights in the following article.

46% of women globally do not feel confident or safe when walking alone at night in their neighborhood

According to the latest global survey results from the WIN Market Research Organization (Win World Survey – WWS 2024),46% of women globally do not feel confident or safe when walking alone at night in their neighborhood. Numbers are even more critical in certain geographical areas: 64% of women in the Americas report not feeling safe, 47% in Africa and 45% in Europe. However, in the MENA region only 28% of women share the same feeling.

Zooming into specific countries, Latin America regions are perceived as the least safe: 83% of women in Chile don’t feel safe walking alone, followed by 81% in Mexico and 75% in Ecuador. In Europe, Italy (63%), Greece (62%) and Ireland (58%) report the highest percentage of women feeling unsafe, but even in France (54%) and the United Kingdom (50%) the situation is concerning.

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Vietnam – the leading country with 9 out of 10 females (91%) feeling safe when walking alone at night

In APAC, Malaysia (56%) and South Korea (51%) are the two countries with the highest percentage, while in Vietnam and in the Philippines, only 9% and 15% report feeling unsafe.

Thus, it is worth noting positively that in Vietnam, 9 out of 10 (91%) of women feel safe walking alone at night in their residential area.

In general, it can be concluded that people in large cities in Vietnam feel secure about security and order in the areas where they live. This not only boosts confidence within the community but also sends a positive signal regarding the quality of life in big cities.

However, women’s safety remains a pressing global issue that needs prompt resolution. To create a safe and comfortable living environment for women, both Vietnam and other countries around the world need to persist in their efforts and implement measures to eliminate social evils. This way, women can feel more confident and secure in their living spaces.

Read more: Safety in Vietnam: Is Vietnam A Safe Place to Live? – International Living

Methodology: The Win World Survey is global research conducted by independent agencies members of WIN Association. It provides a benchmark among more than 30 countries worldwide. In Vietnam, the market research was done among n=600 Vietnamese citizens living in Hanoi, HCM City, and Danang urban districts, aged from 18 to 64 years old, from December 2023 to January 2024.

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