United Arab Emirates: Women political empowerment

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 United Arab Emirates

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.587
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1971 - 2022
 Average 0.263
 Min - Max 0.112 - 0.587
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.587 index points, an increase from 0.585 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.729 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for the United Arab Emirates from 1971 to 2022 is 0.263 index points. The minimum value, 0.112 index points, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 0.587 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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Recent data
United Arab Emirates - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
United Arab Emirates - Women political empowerment - historical chart - 1971-2022




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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