Sao Tome and Principe: Women political empowerment

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 Sao Tome and Principe

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.870
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.642
 Min - Max 0.245 - 0.870
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.87 index points, an increase from 0.867 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.729 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Sao Tome and Principe from 1960 to 2022 is 0.642 index points. The minimum value, 0.245 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.87 index points was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Sao Tome and Principe - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Sao Tome and Principe - 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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