Uruguay: Women political empowerment

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 Uruguay

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.879
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.733
 Min - Max 0.433 - 0.905
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.879 index points, a decline from 0.88 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.729 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Uruguay from 1960 to 2022 is 0.733 index points. The minimum value, 0.433 index points, was reached in 1974 while the maximum of 0.905 index points was recorded in 2019. See the global rankings 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 - 1960-2022




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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 Presidential elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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