Women's Political Empowerment Index in Mozambique
Mozambique: Women's Political Empowerment Index was 0.725 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.725
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
102nd
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.78
in 2011
All-time low
0.115
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Women's Political Empowerment Index in Mozambique, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, women's political empowerment index in Mozambique stood at 0.725.
The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and down 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, women's political empowerment index in Mozambique peaked at 0.78 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.115, in 1900.
That places Mozambique 102nd 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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0.115 | — |
| 1901 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.115 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.231 | +100.9% |
| 1976 | 0.299 | +29.4% |
| 1977 | 0.379 | +26.8% |
| 1978 | 0.379 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.379 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.379 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.379 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.402 | +6.1% |
| 1983 | 0.402 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.402 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.402 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.399 | -0.7% |
| 1987 | 0.413 | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 0.413 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.413 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.639 | +54.7% |
| 1991 | 0.651 | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 0.652 | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 0.67 | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 0.688 | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 0.75 | +9.0% |
| 1996 | 0.75 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.75 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.75 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.766 | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 0.763 | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 0.763 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.763 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.766 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 0.772 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 0.76 | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 0.76 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.763 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 0.761 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 0.763 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 0.778 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 0.78 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 0.78 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.74 | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 0.74 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.731 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 0.775 | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 0.75 | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 0.746 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 0.747 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 0.75 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 0.738 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 0.745 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 0.739 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 0.698 | -5.5% |
| 2025 | 0.725 | +3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.115 | 0.115 | 0.115 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.115 | 0.115 | 0.115 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.115 | 0.115 | 0.115 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.115 | 0.115 | 0.115 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.115 | 0.115 | 0.115 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.115 | 0.115 | 0.115 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.115 | 0.115 | 0.115 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.2242 | 0.115 | 0.379 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4004 | 0.379 | 0.413 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7066 | 0.639 | 0.766 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7634 | 0.76 | 0.772 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7567 | 0.731 | 0.78 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7325 | 0.698 | 0.75 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More gender data for Mozambique
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 17,379 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.93 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 617,774 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 625,212 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 598,653 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 605,099 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 585,024 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 591,225 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 572,111 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 578,014 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is women's political empowerment index in Mozambique?
- Women's political empowerment index in Mozambique was 0.725 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest women's political empowerment index recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 0.78 in 2011.
- What is the lowest women's political empowerment index recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.115 in 1900.
- How does Mozambique rank for women's political empowerment index?
- Mozambique ranks 102nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is women's political empowerment index rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.