Index
In the case of Guinea, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 23 index points, from 23 in 1995 to 46 in 2024.
Guinea
Compared globally, Guinea’s baseline safety index value falls within the lowest quartile of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Equity dimension has decreased over 2020-2022, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
Guinea is primarily impacted by conflict, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of conflict in 2000 (affecting 21% of the population) and a riverine flood in 2001 (affecting 2% of the population).
Compare Countries in Region
See below to compare Guinea against other countries in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa.