Zimbabwe: Women political empowerment

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 Zimbabwe

Women political empowerment index

 Latest value 0.700
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.516
 Min - Max 0.117 - 0.811
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.7 index points, a decline from 0.777 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.728 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Zimbabwe from 1960 to 2023 is 0.516 index points. The minimum value, 0.117 index points, was reached in 1969 while the maximum of 0.811 index points was recorded in 2020. 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
Zimbabwe - Women political empowerment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Zimbabwe - 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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 Legislative constraints on executive 0.596 2023 index points
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 Presidential elections 1.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 1.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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