Ghana

Compared globally, Ghana’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.

Index

In the case of Ghana, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 21 index points, from 39 in 1995 to 60 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Equity dimension has decreased over 2017-2021, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Ghana is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of riverine floods in 2007 (affecting 1% of the population), 2009 and 2001.

Compare Countries in Region

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