Cabo Verde

Compared globally, Cabo Verde’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.

Index

In the case of Cabo Verde, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 19 index points, from 50 in 1995 to 69 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Resource dimension has increased over time, suggesting steady improvement in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

We do not know whether shocks have impacted women's safety and service accessibility in Cabo Verde due to lack of shock-related data.

Compare Countries in Region

See below to compare Cabo Verde against other countries in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa.