United Kingdom: Women political empowerment

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 United Kingdom

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.856
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.811
 Min - Max 0.575 - 0.928
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.856 index points, a decline from 0.912 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.723 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from 1960 to 2024 is 0.811 index points. The minimum value, 0.575 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.928 index points was recorded in 2017. 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
United Kingdom - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
United Kingdom - 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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