Compared globally, Central African Republic’s baseline safety index value falls within the lowest quartile of countries assessed.
In the case of the Central African Republic, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 5 index points, from 23 in 1995 to 28 in 2024.
The Resources dimension has remained stable over time, suggesting stagnation in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
We do not know whether shocks have impacted women's safety and service accessibility in the Central African Republic due to lack of shock-related data.
See below to compare the Central African Republic against other countries in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa.