Latvia: Women political empowerment

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 Latvia

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.954
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1990 - 2023
 Average 0.931
 Min - Max 0.748 - 0.959
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.954 index points, a decline from 0.956 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.728 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Latvia from 1990 to 2023 is 0.931 index points. The minimum value, 0.748 index points, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 0.959 index points was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Latvia - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Latvia - Women political empowerment - historical chart - 1990-2023




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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