Eswatini

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

Index

In the case of Eswatini, 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 41 in 1995 to 57 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Protection dimension has decreased over 2002-2013, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Eswatini is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. The major shock event consisted of a storm in 2006, affecting 0.6% of the population.

Compare Countries in Region

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