The Safety Perceptions Index (SPI) 2023 places Uzbekistan as the top-performing country in terms of perceived safety, with the lowest risk impact score of 0.072.
This success is attributed to the country’s notably low rates of reported harm experiences across multiple domains, including violent crime, severe weather, and mental health.
Uzbekistan reported some of the lowest levels of harm experiences globally, particularly in the domains of violent crime, severe weather, and mental health. This indicates that the population feels relatively secure in these areas.
Violent Crime: Uzbekistan has among the lowest rates of violent crime experiences, contributing significantly to its high safety perception.
Severe Weather: The country also shows minimal harm experiences from severe weather events, reflecting effective management and mitigation strategies.
Mental Health: While mental health issues are globally prevalent, Uzbekistan's low reported rates suggest better mental health support systems or lower levels of stigma in reporting.
Within the Russia and Eurasia region, Uzbekistan stands out for its exceptional performance in the SPI. The region itself performed well overall, driven by generally low harm experience rates.
The high SPI score may also be influenced by cultural and societal attitudes towards risk and harm.
In Uzbekistan, there is a prevalent tendency to view risks as opportunities, which could influence the reporting and perception of harm experiences.
Uzbekistan's leading position in the SPI underscores the importance of effective risk management and public safety strategies.
Policymakers and social planners in other regions can look to Uzbekistan's approaches as a model for improving safety perceptions and reducing harm experiences.
For more detailed insights, you can access the full report here:
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