Russia: Women political empowerment

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 Russia

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.665
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.594
 Min - Max 0.470 - 0.727
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.665 index points, a decline from 0.701 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.729 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Russia from 1960 to 2022 is 0.594 index points. The minimum value, 0.47 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.727 index points was recorded in 1996. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Russia - Women political empowerment - historical chart - 1960-2022




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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 Presidential elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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