How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?

In 2025, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #155 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

Congo, Dem. Rep.: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)

Name: Congo, Dem. Rep.: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 12.80.

That's down 1.5% from 2024, the highest value since 2024.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #155 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #40 of 45.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 13.00; 2024
Trough: 8.40; 2006
1-year change: -1.5%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +43.1%; +3.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	12.8000
2024	12.9979
2023	12.8000
2022	12.8000
2021	12.8000
2020	12.8000
2019	10.0000
2018	8.9431
2017	8.9431
2016	8.9431

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 Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 12.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) fell 1.5% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #155 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #40 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.