Finland: Women political empowerment

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 Finland

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.947
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.919
 Min - Max 0.831 - 0.952
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.947 index points, a decline from 0.949 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.729 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Finland from 1960 to 2022 is 0.919 index points. The minimum value, 0.831 index points, was reached in 1962 while the maximum of 0.952 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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Recent data
Finland - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Finland - Women political empowerment - historical chart - 1960-2022




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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 Presidential elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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