Index
In the case of Angola, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 13 index points, from 40 in 1995 to 53 in 2024.
Angola
Compared globally, Angola’s baseline safety index value falls within the lowest quartile of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Equity dimension has decreased over 2009-2013, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
Angola is primarily impacted by conflict, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of conflict in 2001 (affecting 100% of the population) and riverine floods in 2004 (affecting 1% of the population) and 2009.
Compare Countries
See below to compare Angola against other countries in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa.