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

In 2025, Gabon ranked #114 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

How does Gabon'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 Gabon is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #26 of 45.

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

Name: Gabon: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Gabon's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 21.58.

That's down 15.4% from 2024, the highest value since 2024.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Gabon ranks #114 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #26 of 45.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 25.51; 2024
Trough: 12.50; 2006
1-year change: -15.4%
5-year change: +45.9%; +7.9% / yr
10-year change: +52.3%; +4.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	21.5827
2024	25.5102
2023	24.4898
2022	15.3846
2021	16.1972
2020	14.7887
2019	17.9104
2017	17.0940
2016	14.1667
2015	14.1667

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 Gabon's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Gabon's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 21.58, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Gabon's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Gabon's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) fell 15.4% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Gabon rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Gabon ranked #114 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Gabon'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 Gabon is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #26 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.