Trinidad and Tobago: Women political empowerment

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 Trinidad and Tobago

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.857
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1962 - 2023
 Average 0.762
 Min - Max 0.530 - 0.892
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.857 index points, a decline from 0.858 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.728 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Trinidad and Tobago from 1962 to 2023 is 0.762 index points. The minimum value, 0.53 index points, was reached in 1962 while the maximum of 0.892 index points was recorded in 2015. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Trinidad and Tobago - Women political empowerment - historical chart - 1962-2023




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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