Suriname: Women political empowerment

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 Suriname

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.892
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.725
 Min - Max 0.554 - 0.892
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.892 index points, an increase from 0.878 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.723 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Suriname from 1960 to 2024 is 0.725 index points. The minimum value, 0.554 index points, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 0.892 index points was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Suriname - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Suriname - Women political empowerment - historical chart - 1960-2024




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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