South Sudan

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

Index

In the case of South Sudan, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 6 index points, from 22 in 1995 to 28 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Equity dimension has decreased over 2010-2018, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

South Sudan is primarily impacted by conflict, characterised by its prolonged impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of conflict in 2018 (affecting 48% of the population) and a flood in 2021 (affecting 7% of the population).

Compare Countries in Region

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