Cameroon

Compared globally, Cameroon’s baseline safety index value falls within the lowest quartile of countries assessed.

Index

In the case of Cameroon, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 14 index points, from 39 in 1995 to 53 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Equity dimension has increased over 2005-2008, suggesting improvement in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Cameroon is primarily impacted by conflict, characterised by its prolonged impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of conflict in 2018 (affecting 44% of the population) and a flood in 2024 (affecting 1% of the population).

Compare Countries in Region

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