Index
In the case of Eritrea, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 11 index points, from 30 in 1995 to 41 in 2024.
Compared globally, Eritrea’s baseline safety index value falls within the lowest quartile of countries assessed.
In the case of Eritrea, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 11 index points, from 30 in 1995 to 41 in 2024.
The Equity dimension has decreased over 2019-2024, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
We do not know whether shocks have impacted women's safety and service accessibility in Eritrea due to lack of shock-related data.
See below to compare Eritrea against other countries in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa.