Laos: Women political empowerment

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 Laos

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.495
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.332
 Min - Max 0.171 - 0.495
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.495 index points, an increase from 0.488 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.723 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Laos from 1960 to 2024 is 0.332 index points. The minimum value, 0.171 index points, was reached in 1975 while the maximum of 0.495 index points was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Laos - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Laos - Women political empowerment - historical chart - 1960-2024




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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