Colombia: Women political empowerment

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 Colombia

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.813
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.621
 Min - Max 0.428 - 0.815
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.813 index points, a decline from 0.815 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.723 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Colombia from 1960 to 2024 is 0.621 index points. The minimum value, 0.428 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.815 index points was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Colombia: Women political empowerment
 2024 0.813
 2023 0.815
 2022 0.789
 2021 0.759
 2020 0.778
 2019 0.774
 2018 0.769
 2017 0.783




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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