Uganda: Women political empowerment

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 Uganda

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.696
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.593
 Min - Max 0.257 - 0.826
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.696 index points, unchanged from 0.696 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.729 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Uganda from 1960 to 2022 is 0.593 index points. The minimum value, 0.257 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.826 index points was recorded in 2013. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Uganda - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

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Uganda - Women political empowerment - historical chart - 1960-2022




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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