Index
In the case of Madagascar, 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 24 in 1995 to 40 in 2024.
Madagascar
Compared globally, Madagascar’s baseline safety index value falls within the lowest quartile of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Equity dimension has decreased over 2015-2022, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
Madagascar is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its prolonged impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of tropical cyclones in 2004 (affecting 4% of the population), 2000 and 2002.
Compare Countries in Region
See below to compare Madagascar against other countries in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa.