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

In 2025, Central African Republic ranked #158 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

Central African Republic: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)

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

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Central African Republic ranks #158 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #41 of 45.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 12.86; 2021
Trough: 7.19; 2016
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +33.3%; +5.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	11.4286
2024	11.4286
2023	12.8571
2022	12.8571
2021	12.8571
2020	8.5714
2019	8.5714
2018	8.5714
2017	8.5714
2016	7.1942

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 Central African Republic's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Central African Republic's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 11.43, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Central African Republic's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Central African Republic's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Central African Republic rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Central African Republic ranked #158 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Central African Republic'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 Central African Republic is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #41 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.