Cuba: Women political empowerment

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 Cuba

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.701
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.584
 Min - Max 0.389 - 0.733
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.701 index points, an increase from 0.693 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.728 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Cuba from 1960 to 2023 is 0.584 index points. The minimum value, 0.389 index points, was reached in 1968 while the maximum of 0.733 index points was recorded in 2019. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Cuba - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Cuba - 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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