Norway: Women political empowerment

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 Norway

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.925
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.920
 Min - Max 0.802 - 0.953
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.925 index points, an increase from 0.906 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.723 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Norway from 1960 to 2024 is 0.92 index points. The minimum value, 0.802 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.953 index points was recorded in 2007. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Norway - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Norway - 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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