Index
In the case of Niger, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 15 index points, from 17 in 1995 to 32 in 2024.
Niger
Compared globally, Niger’s baseline safety index value falls within the lowest quartile of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Equity dimension has decreased over 2014-2017, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
Niger is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its prolonged impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of floods in 2024 (affecting 5% of the population) and 2022, and a riverine flood in 2012 (affecting 3% of the population).
Compare Countries in Region
See below to compare Niger against other countries in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa.