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

In 2025, Ghana ranked #146 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

How does Ghana'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 Ghana is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 45.

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

Name: Ghana: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Ghana's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 14.55.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Ghana ranks #146 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 45.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 14.55; 2021
Trough: 7.89; 2008
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +11.1%; +2.1% / yr
10-year change: +33.3%; +2.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	14.5455
2024	14.5455
2023	14.5455
2022	14.5455
2021	14.5455
2020	13.0909
2019	13.0909
2018	12.7273
2017	12.7273
2016	10.9091

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 Ghana's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Ghana's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 14.55, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ghana's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Ghana's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Ghana rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Ghana ranked #146 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Ghana'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 Ghana is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 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.