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

In 2025, Djibouti ranked #93 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

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

Name: Djibouti: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Djibouti's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 26.15.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Djibouti ranks #93 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 20.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 26.15; 2018
Trough: 10.77; 2006
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +105.5%; +7.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	26.1538
2024	26.1538
2023	26.1538
2022	26.1538
2021	26.1538
2020	26.1538
2019	26.1538
2018	26.1538
2017	10.7692
2016	12.7273

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 Djibouti's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Djibouti's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 26.15, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Djibouti's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Djibouti's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Djibouti rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Djibouti ranked #93 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Djibouti'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 Djibouti is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 20.
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.