How does Benin rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?

In 2025, Benin ranked #90 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

How does Benin's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) compare to the world average?

The global average for Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025 was 26.21, so Benin is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #20 of 45.

Benin: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)

Name: Benin: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Benin's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 26.61.

That's up 0.0% from 2024, the highest value since 2024.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Benin ranks #90 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #20 of 45.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SG.GEN.PARL.ZS) • Data as of 2025

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 26.61; 2023
Trough: 7.23; 2006
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +268.0%; +29.8% / yr
10-year change: +268.0%; +13.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	26.6055
2024	26.6055
2023	26.6055
2022	7.4074
2021	8.4337
2020	7.2289
2019	7.2289
2018	7.2289
2017	7.2289
2016	7.2289

About Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)

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

Indicator code: SG.GEN.PARL.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Benin's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Benin's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 26.61, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Benin's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Benin's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Benin rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Benin ranked #90 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Benin's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) compare to the world average?: The global average for Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025 was 26.21, so Benin is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #20 of 45.
What is Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) and how is it measured?: Women in parliaments are the percentage of parliamentary seats in a single or lower chamber held by women.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SG.GEN.PARL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.