Saudi Arabia: Women political empowerment

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 Saudi Arabia

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.293
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 2003 - 2022
 Average 0.208
 Min - Max 0.102 - 0.300
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.293 index points, a decline from 0.295 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.729 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from 2003 to 2022 is 0.208 index points. The minimum value, 0.102 index points, was reached in 2003 while the maximum of 0.3 index points was recorded in 2019. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Saudi Arabia - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Saudi Arabia - Women political empowerment - historical chart - 2003-2022




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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