Sudan

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

Index

In the case of Sudan, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 11 index points, from 29 in 1995 to 40 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Equity dimension has decreased over 2019-2020, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

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 2024 (affecting 49% of the population) and a flood in 2020 (affecting 2% of the population).

Compare Countries in Region

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