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

In 2025, Brunei Darussalam ranked #159 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

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

Name: Brunei Darussalam: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Brunei Darussalam's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 11.43.

That's down 2.9% from 2024, the highest value since 2024.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Brunei Darussalam ranks #159 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #20 of 29.

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

Trend (2016–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 11.76; 2023
Trough: 6.45; 2016
1-year change: -2.9%
5-year change: +25.7%; +4.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	11.4286
2024	11.7647
2023	11.7647
2022	9.0909
2021	9.0909
2020	9.0909
2019	9.0909
2018	9.0909
2017	9.0909
2016	6.4516

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 Brunei Darussalam's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Brunei Darussalam's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 11.43, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Brunei Darussalam's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Brunei Darussalam's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) fell 2.9% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Brunei Darussalam rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Brunei Darussalam ranked #159 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Brunei Darussalam'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 Brunei Darussalam is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #20 of 29.
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.