Lesotho

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

Index

In the case of Lesotho, 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 41 in 1995 to 54 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Protection dimension has decreased over 2006-2012, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Lesotho is primarily impacted by intense conflict, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. The major shock event consisted of a riverine flood in 2011, affecting 0.2% of the population.

Compare Countries in Region

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