Togo

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

Index

In the case of Togo, 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 28 in 1995 to 52 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Equity dimension has decreased over 2008-2010, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Togo is primarily impacted by conflict, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of conflict in 2024 (affecting 11% of the population) and riverine floods in 2007 (affecting 2% of the population) and 2010.

Compare Countries in Region

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