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Women’s right to vote
Year in which women obtained the right to vote. More than one year may be displayed depending on the status of the right: restricted or universal and changes in status.
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| Women’s right to vote | Number of countries |
|---|---|
| 1882 - 1899 | 3 |
| 1900 - 1919 | 23 |
| 1920 - 1939 | 28 |
| 1940 - 1959 | 73 |
| 1960 - 1979 | 70 |
| 1980 - 1999 | 23 |
| 2000+ | 7 |
Excluding 3 parliaments where all chambers are suspended