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

In 2025, China ranked #91 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

How does China'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 China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #7 of 29.

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

Name: China: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, China's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 26.54.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . China ranks #91 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #7 of 29.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 26.54; 2023
Trough: 20.27; 2006
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +6.4%; +1.2% / yr
10-year change: +12.3%; +1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	26.5368
2024	26.5368
2023	26.5368
2022	24.9412
2021	24.9412
2020	24.9412
2019	24.9412
2018	24.8993
2017	24.2476
2016	23.6228

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 China's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, China's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 26.54, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is China's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: China's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does China rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, China ranked #91 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does China'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 China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #7 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.