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

In 2025, Congo, Rep. ranked #145 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

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

Name: Congo, Rep.: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Congo, Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 14.57.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Congo, Rep. ranks #145 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #35 of 45.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 14.57; 2022
Trough: 7.30; 2007
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +29.4%; +5.3% / yr
10-year change: +98.1%; +7.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	14.5695
2024	14.5695
2023	14.5695
2022	14.5695
2021	11.2583
2020	11.2583
2019	11.2583
2018	11.2583
2017	11.2583
2016	7.3529

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, Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Congo, Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 14.57, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Congo, Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Congo, Rep. rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Congo, Rep. ranked #145 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Congo, 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, Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #35 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.