Key features of women's political empowerment in Bolivia
Bolivia: Key features of women's political empowerment was 0.84 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Key features of women's political empowerment in Bolivia, 1825–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for key features of women's political empowerment in Bolivia is 0.84, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 127 years on record.
The figure is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key features of women's political empowerment in Bolivia peaked at 0.84 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.072, in 1900.
Bolivia ranks 55th of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Key features of women's political empowerment in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1825 | 0.073 | — |
| 1900 | 0.072 | -1.4% |
| 1901 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.072 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.075 | +4.2% |
| 1933 | 0.075 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.075 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.075 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.078 | +4.0% |
| 1937 | 0.078 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.081 | +3.8% |
| 1939 | 0.081 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.079 | -2.5% |
| 1941 | 0.078 | -1.3% |
| 1942 | 0.088 | +12.8% |
| 1943 | 0.092 | +4.5% |
| 1944 | 0.092 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.093 | +1.1% |
| 1946 | 0.093 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.094 | +1.1% |
| 1948 | 0.089 | -5.3% |
| 1949 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.089 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.245 | +175.3% |
| 1953 | 0.276 | +12.7% |
| 1954 | 0.276 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.276 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.287 | +4.0% |
| 1957 | 0.287 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.276 | -3.8% |
| 1959 | 0.276 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.276 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 0.276 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.29 | +5.1% |
| 1963 | 0.29 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.257 | -11.4% |
| 1965 | 0.239 | -7.0% |
| 1966 | 0.239 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.245 | +2.5% |
| 1968 | 0.245 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.239 | -2.4% |
| 1970 | 0.241 | +0.8% |
| 1971 | 0.236 | -2.1% |
| 1972 | 0.234 | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 0.234 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.234 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.234 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.234 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.234 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.234 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.303 | +29.5% |
| 1980 | 0.286 | -5.6% |
| 1981 | 0.303 | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 0.337 | +11.2% |
| 1983 | 0.403 | +19.6% |
| 1984 | 0.403 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.483 | +19.9% |
| 1986 | 0.479 | -0.8% |
| 1987 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.519 | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 0.522 | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 0.522 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.522 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.55 | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 0.599 | +8.9% |
| 1995 | 0.612 | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 0.613 | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 0.617 | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 0.617 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.617 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.657 | +6.5% |
| 2001 | 0.657 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.692 | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 0.692 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.692 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.687 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 0.708 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 0.708 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.699 | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 0.722 | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 0.74 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 0.731 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 0.736 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 0.729 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 0.759 | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 0.757 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 0.777 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 0.792 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 0.778 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 0.759 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 0.759 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.803 | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 0.811 | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 0.809 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 0.802 | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 0.84 | +4.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820s | 0.073 | 0.073 | 0.073 | 1 |
| 1900s | 0.072 | 0.072 | 0.072 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.072 | 0.072 | 0.072 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.072 | 0.072 | 0.072 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.0762 | 0.072 | 0.081 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0887 | 0.078 | 0.094 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.2377 | 0.089 | 0.287 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.2596 | 0.239 | 0.29 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.2418 | 0.234 | 0.303 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4171 | 0.286 | 0.519 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5791 | 0.522 | 0.617 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6914 | 0.657 | 0.722 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7558 | 0.729 | 0.792 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.804 | 0.759 | 0.84 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
- 53 Japan 0.844 compare
- 54 Sao Tome and Principe 0.843 compare
- 56 United Kingdom 0.838 compare
- 57 Tanzania 0.834 compare
- 58 Argentina 0.832 compare
More gender data for Bolivia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 3,733 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.1438 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 124,797 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 129,451 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 123,730 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 128,219 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 123,147 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 127,611 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 122,749 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 127,191 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is key features of women's political empowerment in Bolivia?
- Key features of women's political empowerment in Bolivia was 0.84 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest key features of women's political empowerment recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.84 in 2025.
- What is the lowest key features of women's political empowerment recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.072 in 1900.
- How does Bolivia rank for key features of women's political empowerment?
- Bolivia ranks 55th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key features of women's political empowerment rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Key features of women's political empowerment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which women enjoy civil liberties, can participate in civil society, and are represented in politics.