Women's Political Empowerment Index in Ecuador
Ecuador: Women's Political Empowerment Index was 0.79 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.79
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
83rd
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.861
in 2020
All-time low
0.17
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Women's Political Empowerment Index in Ecuador, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for women's political empowerment index in Ecuador is 0.79, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, women's political empowerment index in Ecuador peaked at 0.861 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.17, in 1900.
That places Ecuador 83rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Women's Political Empowerment Index in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0.17 | — |
| 1901 | 0.17 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 0.17 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 0.17 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 0.17 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 0.17 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.176 | +3.5% |
| 1907 | 0.176 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.176 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.176 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 0.176 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.176 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.176 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.176 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.176 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.176 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.176 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.176 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.176 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.176 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.176 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 0.176 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.176 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.176 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.176 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.195 | +10.8% |
| 1926 | 0.195 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.195 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.195 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.195 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.195 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.195 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.195 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.195 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.207 | +6.2% |
| 1935 | 0.207 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.207 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.207 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.207 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.207 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.207 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.207 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.207 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.207 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.226 | +9.2% |
| 1945 | 0.226 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.21 | -7.1% |
| 1947 | 0.21 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.22 | +4.8% |
| 1949 | 0.223 | +1.4% |
| 1950 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.232 | +4.0% |
| 1961 | 0.232 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.235 | +1.3% |
| 1963 | 0.226 | -3.8% |
| 1964 | 0.247 | +9.3% |
| 1965 | 0.247 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.249 | +0.8% |
| 1967 | 0.252 | +1.2% |
| 1968 | 0.249 | -1.2% |
| 1969 | 0.282 | +13.3% |
| 1970 | 0.291 | +3.2% |
| 1971 | 0.291 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.291 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.283 | -2.7% |
| 1974 | 0.311 | +9.9% |
| 1975 | 0.311 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.311 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.315 | +1.3% |
| 1978 | 0.32 | +1.6% |
| 1979 | 0.402 | +25.6% |
| 1980 | 0.519 | +29.1% |
| 1981 | 0.519 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.525 | +1.2% |
| 1983 | 0.525 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.534 | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 0.534 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.521 | -2.4% |
| 1987 | 0.521 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.548 | +5.2% |
| 1989 | 0.548 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.567 | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 0.567 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.557 | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 0.572 | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 0.562 | -1.7% |
| 1995 | 0.562 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.579 | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 0.587 | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 0.722 | +23.0% |
| 1999 | 0.722 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.746 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 0.746 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.739 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.802 | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 0.813 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 0.825 | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 0.845 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 0.844 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 0.847 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 0.847 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.844 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 0.842 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 0.844 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 0.85 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 0.854 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 0.858 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 0.834 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 0.861 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 0.85 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 0.831 | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 0.797 | -4.1% |
| 2024 | 0.791 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 0.79 | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.1724 | 0.17 | 0.176 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.176 | 0.176 | 0.176 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.1855 | 0.176 | 0.195 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.2022 | 0.195 | 0.207 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.2143 | 0.207 | 0.226 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.223 | 0.223 | 0.223 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.2451 | 0.226 | 0.282 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.3126 | 0.283 | 0.402 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5294 | 0.519 | 0.548 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5997 | 0.557 | 0.722 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7733 | 0.739 | 0.845 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8464 | 0.834 | 0.858 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.82 | 0.79 | 0.861 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More gender data for Ecuador
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 4,113 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.8663 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 129,930 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 135,561 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 130,156 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 135,822 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 131,369 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 137,174 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 133,677 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 139,563 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is women's political empowerment index in Ecuador?
- Women's political empowerment index in Ecuador was 0.79 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest women's political empowerment index recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 0.861 in 2020.
- What is the lowest women's political empowerment index recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.17 in 1900.
- How does Ecuador rank for women's political empowerment index?
- Ecuador ranks 83rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is women's political empowerment index rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Women's Political Empowerment Index. 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.