Suriname: Women in parliament

The latest value from 2025 is 31.37 percent, unchanged from 31.37 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 26.09 percent, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Suriname from 1997 to 2025 is 22.06 percent. The minimum value, 9.8 percent, was reached in 2010 while the maximum of 31.37 percent was recorded in 2019. 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.