Countries with the Most Women in Parliament (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
Gender representation in government is a key indicator of political equality. Here are the 25 countries with the most women in parliament in 2024.
Rwanda leads with women in parliament (%) of 63.8%.
Cuba ranks #2 at 55.7%.
Nicaragua ranks #3 at 53.8%.
Mexico ranks #4 at 50.2%.
United Arab Emirates ranks #5 at 50.0%.
Top 25 Countries by Women in Parliament (%)
| # | Country | Women in Parliament (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rwanda | 63.8% | 2024 |
| 2 |  Cuba | 55.7% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Nicaragua | 53.8% | 2024 |
| 4 |  Mexico | 50.2% | 2024 |
| 5 |  United Arab Emirates | 50.0% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Andorra | 50.0% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Costa Rica | 49.1% | 2024 |
| 8 |  Sweden | 46.7% | 2024 |
| 9 |  Bolivia | 46.2% | 2024 |
| 10 |  Iceland | 46.0% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Finland | 46.0% | 2024 |
| 12 |  Monaco | 45.8% | 2024 |
| 13 |  New Zealand | 45.5% | 2024 |
| 14 |  Denmark | 45.3% | 2024 |
| 15 |  South Africa | 44.7% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Norway | 44.4% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Spain | 44.3% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Ecuador | 43.1% | 2024 |
| 19 |  Argentina | 42.4% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Belgium | 41.3% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Ethiopia | 41.3% | 2024 |
| 22 |  Senegal | 41.2% | 2024 |
| 23 |  Moldova | 40.8% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Namibia | 40.6% | 2024 |
| 25 |  United Kingdom | 40.5% | 2024 |
Data from 194 countries is available. View full rankings →
FAQ
What is the highest women in parliament (%) in 2024?
Rwanda has the highest women in parliament (%) at 63.8% in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 194 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.