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

In 2025, Burkina Faso ranked #131 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

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

Name: Burkina Faso: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Burkina Faso's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 18.31.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Burkina Faso ranks #131 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 45.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 18.31; 2024
Trough: 6.30; 2020
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +190.7%; +23.8% / yr
10-year change: +93.8%; +6.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	18.3099
2024	18.3099
2023	16.9014
2022	16.9014
2021	6.2992
2020	6.2992
2019	13.3858
2018	11.0236
2017	11.0236
2016	9.4488

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 Burkina Faso's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Burkina Faso's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 18.31, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Burkina Faso's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Burkina Faso's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Burkina Faso rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Burkina Faso ranked #131 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Burkina Faso'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 Burkina Faso is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 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.