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

In 2025, Chile ranked #53 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

How does Chile'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 Chile is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #12 of 32.

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

Name: Chile: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Chile's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 33.55.

That's down 5.5% from 2024, the highest value since 2024.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Chile ranks #53 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #12 of 32.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 35.48; 2021
Trough: 14.17; 2009
1-year change: -5.5%
5-year change: +48.6%; +8.2% / yr
10-year change: +111.9%; +7.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	33.5484
2024	35.4839
2023	35.4839
2022	35.4839
2021	35.4839
2020	22.5806
2019	22.5806
2018	22.5806
2016	15.8333
2015	15.8333

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 Chile's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Chile's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 33.55, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Chile's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Chile's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) fell 5.5% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Chile rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Chile ranked #53 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Chile'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 Chile is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #12 of 32.
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.