North Korea: Women political empowerment

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 North Korea

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.299
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.280
 Min - Max 0.223 - 0.299
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.299 index points, an increase from 0.297 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.728 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from 1960 to 2023 is 0.28 index points. The minimum value, 0.223 index points, was reached in 1962 while the maximum of 0.299 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
North Korea - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
North Korea - 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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