Taiwan: Women political empowerment

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 Taiwan

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.907
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.670
 Min - Max 0.384 - 0.912
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.907 index points, a decline from 0.912 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.728 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Taiwan from 1960 to 2023 is 0.67 index points. The minimum value, 0.384 index points, was reached in 1964 while the maximum of 0.912 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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Taiwan - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

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Taiwan - 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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