Is Ethiopia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Ethiopia
Safety rating
Women living in Ethiopia consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Ethiopia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 13.7% percentage of women in Ethiopia have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Safety rating: | 2.4/5 | Unsafe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | N/A | Not enough data |
Safety using public transport: | N/A | Not enough data |
Crime rate: | 1.5/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being physically attacked: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | N/A | Not enough data |
How safe is Ethiopia?
Adama
It's safe but like in 5 years you would here about some crime but it's more safe and it differ from street to street and my living area is much more safer area in the town even at night I go to groceries and shop whatever I want without ant attack or harassment
Posted: January 25, 2025Is Ethiopia worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 4 experiences from female travelers
Nyasha
United Kingdom
Ethiopia, Solo travel
I wish I had longer in ethopia!! I did vist when half the country was a recommend no go zone and locals I spoke to said to follow this. I spent a few days in addis and stayed at the mad Vervet Hostle which was lovely and explored the city and spent a lot of time with locals. I felt very safe in the city everyone was lovely and very helpful even with a language barrier. I them few south with ethopian airlines, the roads are not safe to drive on sadly. And went to Arba Mitch whcih was beautiful totally out of the cities and surrounded by proper african bush. I drove to swahala and sent a few days out in the middle of nowhere with locals and had the best more beautiful time, before returning to Arbaminch and ultimately Addis. The food, people, music, culture, history, religion are so beautiful and rich in this country and while there is conflict continuing in the country it is not taking away from the kindess and hospitality of the locals!
Posted: December 26, 2024Experienced: August, 2024Ethiopia, Couple travel
My husband and I went to Addis and Lalibela for a week in late September and we had a great time there. The food and coffee are so delicious, and we really enjoyed the opportunity to see areas outside the big city, including the churches in Lalibela. We would like to go back there someday and explore more.
Posted: November 6, 2023Meet locals in Ethiopia
Ayantu
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My name is Ayantu I live in Adama Ethiopia I'm an engineering student in Adama science and technology university
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Lidya
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My name is Lidya, am 26, living al9ne in the capital Addis ababa looking for opportunities as my parents live in town. I love meeting new people and seeing places. I am a fun friendly person.😊
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