Sudan: Women political empowerment

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 Sudan

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.273
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.257
 Min - Max 0.156 - 0.434
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.273 index points, unchanged from 0.273 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.728 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Sudan from 1960 to 2023 is 0.257 index points. The minimum value, 0.156 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.434 index points was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Sudan - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Sudan - 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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