Peru - Decision making
Women participating in the three decisions (own health care, major household purchases, and visiting family) (% of women age 15-49)
Women participating in the three decisions (own health care, major household purchases, and visiting family) (% of women age 15-49) in Peru was 64.70 as of 2012. Its highest value over the past 12 years was 66.30 in 2009, while its lowest value was 54.00 in 2006.
Definition: Women participating in the three decisions (own health care, major household purchases, and visiting family) is the percentage of currently married women aged 15-49 who say that they alone or jointly have the final say in all of the three decisions (own health care, large purchases and visits to family, relatives, and friends).
Source: Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 63.30 |
| 2006 | 54.00 |
| 2008 | 59.60 |
| 2009 | 66.30 |
| 2010 | 62.80 |
| 2011 | 63.00 |
| 2012 | 64.70 |
Classification
Topic: Gender Indicators
Sub-Topic: Public life & decision making
