Botswana: Women political empowerment

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 Botswana

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.705
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.590
 Min - Max 0.198 - 0.757
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.705 index points, a decline from 0.716 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.728 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Botswana from 1960 to 2023 is 0.59 index points. The minimum value, 0.198 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.757 index points was recorded in 1999. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Botswana - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Botswana - 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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