Italy: Women political empowerment

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 Italy

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.939
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.811
 Min - Max 0.567 - 0.939
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.939 index points, an increase from 0.931 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.729 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Italy from 1960 to 2022 is 0.811 index points. The minimum value, 0.567 index points, was reached in 1968 while the maximum of 0.939 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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Italy - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Italy - 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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