Estonia: Women political empowerment

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 Estonia

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.945
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1990 - 2023
 Average 0.907
 Min - Max 0.767 - 0.950
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.945 index points, an increase from 0.944 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.728 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Estonia from 1990 to 2023 is 0.907 index points. The minimum value, 0.767 index points, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 0.95 index points was recorded in 2018. 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
Estonia - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Estonia - Women political empowerment - historical chart - 1990-2023




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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