Index
In the case of Botswana, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 20 index points, from 43 in 1995 to 63 in 2024.
Botswana
Compared globally, Botswana’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Protection dimension has decreased over 2002-2012, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
Botswana is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of a riverine flood in 2000 (affecting 6% of the population) and an infectious disease in 2006.
Compare Countries
See below to compare Botswana against other countries in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa.