Zimbabwe

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

Index

In the case of Zimbabwe, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 4 index points, from 49 in 1995 to 53 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Resources dimension has decreased over 2012-2014, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Zimbabwe is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its recurrent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of a tropical cyclone in 2019 and a riverine flood in 2000, affecting 1% of the population.

Compare Countries in Region

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