Somalia

Compared globally, Somalia’s baseline safety index value falls within the lowest quartile of countries assessed.

Index

In the case of Somalia, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 17 index points, from 18 in 1995 to 36 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Equity dimension has increased over 2009-2010, suggesting improvement in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Somalia is primarily impacted by intense conflict, characterised by its prolonged impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of conflict in 2012 (affecting 56% of the population) and a drought in 2011 (affecting 32% of the population).

Compare Countries in Region

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