Bulgaria: Women in parliament

The latest value from 2025 is 25 percent, an increase from 20.83 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 26.09 percent, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Bulgaria from 1997 to 2025 is 21.54 percent. The minimum value, 10.83 percent, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 26.67 percent was recorded in 2020. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Women in parliaments are the percentage of parliamentary seats in a single or lower chamber held by women.