Central African Republic: Women political empowerment

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 Central African Republic

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.590
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.466
 Min - Max 0.225 - 0.632
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.59 index points, a decline from 0.62 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.728 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for the Central African Republic from 1960 to 2023 is 0.466 index points. The minimum value, 0.225 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.632 index points was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Central African Republic - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Central African Republic - 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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 Judicial constraints on executive 0.112 2023 index points
 Legislative constraints on executive 0.171 2023 index points
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 Presidential elections 0.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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