Zambia: Women political empowerment

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 Zambia

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.796
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.573
 Min - Max 0.162 - 0.796
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.796 index points, unchanged from 0.796 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.728 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Zambia from 1960 to 2023 is 0.573 index points. The minimum value, 0.162 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.796 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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Zambia - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

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Zambia - Women political empowerment - historical chart - 1960-2023




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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