Index
In the case of South Africa, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 15 index points, from 55 in 1995 to 70 in 2024.
South Africa
Compared globally, South Africa’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Protection dimension has decreased over 2006-2013, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
South Africa is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its recurrent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of riverine floods in 2011 (affecting 0.3% of the population) and 2012, and a flood in 2022 (affecting 0.2% of the population).
Compare Countries in Region
See below to compare South Africa against other countries in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa.