Denmark: Women political empowerment

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 Denmark

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.960
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.942
 Min - Max 0.894 - 0.962
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.96 index points, unchanged from 0.96 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.723 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Denmark from 1960 to 2024 is 0.942 index points. The minimum value, 0.894 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.962 index points was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Denmark - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Denmark - Women political empowerment - historical chart - 1960-2024




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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