Iceland: Women political empowerment

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 Iceland

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.887
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.834
 Min - Max 0.661 - 0.935
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.887 index points, a decline from 0.935 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.728 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Iceland from 1960 to 2023 is 0.834 index points. The minimum value, 0.661 index points, was reached in 1963 while the maximum of 0.935 index points was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Iceland - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Iceland - 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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