Methodology
How Country Scoring Works
AGTRA country scores summarize available safety signal coverage into a readable 0-10 band. The score is a directional guide, not legal advice or a substitute for local community knowledge.
Score Bands
- 0-2 (Red): severe risk or high-confidence harmful signals.
- 3-4 (Orange): major restrictions or materially unsafe conditions.
- 5-7 (Yellow): mixed or partial protections with notable caution points.
- 8-10 (Green): broader protections with lower current known risk.
- Unknown: insufficient verified signal coverage to score confidently.
How Scores Are Derived
- Signals are weighted by severity and relevance to trans safety outcomes.
- Critical-risk indicators (for example death-penalty/imprisonment risk) strongly lower scores.
- Protective indicators increase scores when supported by reliable, recent evidence.
- Neutral or missing indicators reduce confidence and can cap optimistic outcomes.
- Moderator-reviewed updates are prioritized over unverified or ambiguous claims.
Interpretation Guidance
- Use score bands as triage, then read supporting details before making decisions.
- Recent legal or policy changes may not be reflected instantly.
- Local variation can differ from country-level averages.
- When in doubt, prioritize recent local reports and trusted community sources.
For update cadence, source handling, and review flow see How Country Data Updates Work.