Comoros

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

Index

In the case of Comoros, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 16 index points, from 40 in 1995 to 56 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Equity dimension has decreased over 2004-2010, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Comoros is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its recurrent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of a tropical cyclone in 2019 (affecting 44% of the population) and volcanic ash fall in 2005.

Compare Countries in Region

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