Index
In the case of Sierra Leone, 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 22 in 1995 to 46 in 2024.
Sierra Leone
Compared globally, Sierra Leone’s baseline safety index value falls within the lowest quartile of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Equity dimension has increased over 2023-2024, suggesting improvement in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
Sierra Leone is primarily impacted by intense conflict, characterised by its prolonged impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of a flood in 2015 and bacterial disease in 2013, with both affecting 0.3% of the population.
Compare Countries in Region
See below to compare Sierra Leone against other countries in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa.