Women's Political Empowerment Index in Qatar
Qatar: Women's Political Empowerment Index was 0.388 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.388
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
162nd
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.388
in 2025
All-time low
0.049
in 1900
Years of data
91
1900–2025
Women's Political Empowerment Index in Qatar, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for women's political empowerment index in Qatar is 0.388, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 91 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 28.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, women's political empowerment index in Qatar peaked at 0.388 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.049, in 1900.
That places Qatar 162nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Women's Political Empowerment Index in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0.049 | — |
| 1901 | 0.049 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 0.049 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 0.049 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 0.049 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 0.049 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.049 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.049 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.049 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.049 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 0.049 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.049 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.049 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.049 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.049 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.049 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.049 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.053 | +8.2% |
| 1918 | 0.059 | +11.3% |
| 1919 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.074 | +25.4% |
| 1961 | 0.075 | +1.4% |
| 1962 | 0.075 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.075 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.075 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.075 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.075 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.075 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.075 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.075 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.13 | +73.3% |
| 2006 | 0.297 | +128.5% |
| 2007 | 0.317 | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 0.317 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.317 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.321 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 0.319 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 0.321 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 0.291 | -9.3% |
| 2014 | 0.29 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 0.301 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 0.298 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 0.348 | +16.8% |
| 2018 | 0.351 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 0.348 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 0.339 | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 0.283 | -16.5% |
| 2022 | 0.28 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 0.276 | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 0.386 | +39.9% |
| 2025 | 0.388 | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.049 | 0.049 | 0.049 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.0514 | 0.049 | 0.059 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.059 | 0.059 | 0.059 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.059 | 0.059 | 0.059 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.059 | 0.059 | 0.059 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.059 | 0.059 | 0.059 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0749 | 0.074 | 0.075 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.312 | 0.297 | 0.317 | 4 |
| 2010s | 0.3188 | 0.29 | 0.351 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3253 | 0.276 | 0.388 | 6 |
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More gender data for Qatar
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 510.87 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.71 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 14,984 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 15,440 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 15,715 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 15,894 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 16,180 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 16,266 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 15,973 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 16,280 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is women's political empowerment index in Qatar?
- Women's political empowerment index in Qatar was 0.388 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest women's political empowerment index recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 0.388 in 2025.
- What is the lowest women's political empowerment index recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.049 in 1900.
- How does Qatar rank for women's political empowerment index?
- Qatar ranks 162nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is women's political empowerment index rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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.