Rwanda

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

Index

In the case of Rwanda, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 24 index points, from 36 in 1995 to 60 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Equity dimension has decreased over 2014-2017, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Rwanda is primarily impacted by intense conflict, characterised by its recurrent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of conflict in 2001 (affecting 70% of the population) and a flood in 2023 (affecting 0.3% of the population)

Compare Countries in Region

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