Jamaica: Women political empowerment

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 Jamaica

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.952
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1967 - 2022
 Average 0.847
 Min - Max 0.647 - 0.952
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.952 index points, an increase from 0.943 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.729 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Jamaica from 1967 to 2022 is 0.847 index points. The minimum value, 0.647 index points, was reached in 1967 while the maximum of 0.952 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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Jamaica - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Jamaica - Women political empowerment - historical chart - 1967-2022




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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