Burkina Faso: Women political empowerment

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 Burkina Faso

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.678
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.631
 Min - Max 0.483 - 0.801
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.678 index points, an increase from 0.547 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.728 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Burkina Faso from 1960 to 2023 is 0.631 index points. The minimum value, 0.483 index points, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 0.801 index points was recorded in 2012. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Burkina Faso - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Burkina Faso - 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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