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

In 2025, France ranked #41 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

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

Name: France: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, France's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 36.17.

That's up 0.3% from 2024, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . France ranks #41 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #18 of 52.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 39.69; 2019
Trough: 12.20; 2006
1-year change: +0.3%
5-year change: -8.5%; -1.8% / yr
10-year change: +38.2%; +3.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	36.1739
2024	36.0485
2023	37.7816
2022	37.2617
2021	39.5147
2020	39.5147
2019	39.6880
2018	39.5833
2017	38.9948
2016	26.1698

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 France's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, France's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 36.17, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is France's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: France's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 0.3% from 2024 to 2025.
How does France rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, France ranked #41 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does France'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 France is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #18 of 52.
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.