Women in parliament - Country rankings
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Women in parliament, percent, 2025:
The average for 2025 based on 10 countries was 20.78 percent. The highest value was in Singapore: 32.32 percent and the lowest value was in Brunei: 11.43 percent. The indicator is available from 1997 to 2025. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
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| Countries | Women in parliament, 2025 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 32.32 | 1 | 1997 - 2025 |
| Vietnam | 31.38 | 2 | 1997 - 2025 |
| Philippines | 28.34 | 3 | 1997 - 2025 |
| Laos | 21.95 | 4 | 1998 - 2025 |
| Indonesia | 21.9 | 5 | 1997 - 2025 |
| Thailand | 19.6 | 6 | 1997 - 2025 |
| India | 13.79 | 7 | 1997 - 2025 |
| Cambodia | 13.6 | 8 | 1997 - 2025 |
| Malaysia | 13.51 | 9 | 1997 - 2025 |
| Brunei | 11.43 | 10 | 2016 - 2025 |
Definition: Women in parliaments are the percentage of parliamentary seats in a single or lower chamber held by women.
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