Burkina Faso: Women political empowerment

The latest value from 2022 is 0.511 index points, a decline from 0.573 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.729 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Burkina Faso from 1960 to 2022 is 0.648 index points. The minimum value, 0.508 index points, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 0.811 index points was recorded in 2012. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.