Index
In the case of Mozambique, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 19 index points, from 28 in 1995 to 47 in 2024.
Mozambique
Compared globally, Mozambique’s baseline safety index value falls within the lowest quartile of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Equity dimension has decreased over 2015-2017, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
Mozambique is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its prolonged impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. The major shock event consisted of a riverine flood in 2000, affecting 25% of the population.
Compare Countries in Region
See below to compare Mozambique against other countries in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa.