Index
In the case of Senegal, 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 33 in 1995 to 57 in 2024.
Senegal
Compared globally, Senegal’s baseline safety index value falls within the lowest quartile of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Equity dimension has decreased over 2017-2018, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
Senegal is primarily impacted by conflict, characterised by its prolonged impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of conflict in 2000 (affecting 17% of the population) and a riverine flood in 2009 (affecting 2% of the population).
Compare Countries in Region
See below to compare Senegal against other countries in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa.