Index
In the case of Zambia, 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 33 in 1995 to 48 in 2024.
Zambia
Compared globally, Zambia’s baseline safety index value falls within the lowest quartile of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Equity dimension has increased over 2016-2017, suggesting improvement in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
Zambia is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its recurrent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of a riverine flood in 2007 (affecting 11% of the population) and a flood in 2001 (affecting 6% of the population).
Compare Countries in Region
See below to compare Zambia against other countries in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa.