Namibia

Compared globally, Namibia’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.

Index

In the case of Namibia, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 11 index points, from 50 in 1995 to 61 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Protection dimension has decreased over 2006-2013, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Namibia is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of riverine floods in 2011 (affecting 23% of the population), 2009 and 2010.

Compare Countries in Region

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