North Korea: Women in parliament

The latest value from 2025 is 17.61 percent, unchanged from 17.61 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 26.09 percent, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from 1997 to 2025 is 17.99 percent. The minimum value, 15.57 percent, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 20.09 percent was recorded in 1997. 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.