Index
In the case of Liberia, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 14 index points, from 27 in 1995 to 41 in 2024.
Compared globally, Liberia’s baseline safety index value falls within the lowest quartile of countries assessed.
In the case of Liberia, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 14 index points, from 27 in 1995 to 41 in 2024.
The Equity dimension has decreased over 2014-2017, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Liberia is primarily impacted by intense conflict, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of a flood in 2024 (affecting 0.9% of the population) and riverine floods in 2007 and 2010.
See below to compare Liberia against other countries in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa.