São Tomé and Príncipe

Compared globally, São Tomé and Príncipe’s baseline safety index value falls within the lowest quartile of countries assessed.

Index

In the case of São Tomé and Príncipe, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 13 index points, from 42 in 1995 to 55 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Protection dimension has decreased over 2007-2011, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

São Tomé and Príncipe is primarily impacted by severe disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of a flood in 2021 (affecting 99.9% of the population) and bacterial disease in 2005 (affecting 0.8% of the population).

Compare Countries in Region

See below to compare São Tomé and Príncipe against other countries in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa.