Uruguay: Women political empowerment

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 Uruguay

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.874
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.732
 Min - Max 0.426 - 0.908
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.874 index points, a decline from 0.883 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.723 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Uruguay from 1960 to 2024 is 0.732 index points. The minimum value, 0.426 index points, was reached in 1974 while the maximum of 0.908 index points was recorded in 2019. 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
Uruguay - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Uruguay - 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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 Presidential elections 1.00 2024 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 1.00 2024 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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