Bahrain: Women political empowerment

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 Bahrain

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.574
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.357
 Min - Max 0.235 - 0.579
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.574 index points, a decline from 0.579 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.728 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Bahrain from 1960 to 2023 is 0.357 index points. The minimum value, 0.235 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.579 index points was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Bahrain - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Bahrain - Women political empowerment - historical chart - 1960-2023




Definition: Measures fundamental civil liberties, women’s open discussion of political issues and participation in civil society organizations, and the representation of women in formal political positions.

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