Libya: Women political empowerment

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 Libya

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.464
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.219
 Min - Max 0.146 - 0.471
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.464 index points, an increase from 0.44 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.728 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Libya from 1960 to 2023 is 0.219 index points. The minimum value, 0.146 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.471 index points was recorded in 2012. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Libya - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Libya - 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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