Rwanda: Women political empowerment

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 Rwanda

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.621
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.578
 Min - Max 0.294 - 0.843
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.621 index points, a decline from 0.729 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.728 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Rwanda from 1960 to 2023 is 0.578 index points. The minimum value, 0.294 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.843 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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Rwanda - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

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Rwanda - 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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