Guatemala: Women political empowerment

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 Guatemala

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.729
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.394
 Min - Max 0.122 - 0.729
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.729 index points, an increase from 0.703 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.728 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Guatemala from 1960 to 2023 is 0.394 index points. The minimum value, 0.122 index points, was reached in 1982 while the maximum of 0.729 index points was recorded in 2023. 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
Guatemala - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Guatemala - 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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