Mali

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

Index

In the case of Mali, 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.

Dimensions

The Equity dimension has decreased over 2006-2009, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Mali is primarily impacted by intense conflict, characterised by its prolonged impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of conflict in 2022 (affecting 63% of the population) and floods in 2024 (affecting 1% of the population) and 2022.

Compare Countries in Region

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