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

In 2025, India ranked #150 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

How does India'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 India is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 4.

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

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In 2025, India's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 13.79.

That's up 1.0% from 2024, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . India ranks #150 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 4.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 15.24; 2023
Trough: 8.26; 2006
1-year change: +1.0%
5-year change: -4.0%; -0.8% / yr
10-year change: +15.2%; +1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	13.7868
2024	13.6531
2023	15.2416
2022	14.9446
2021	14.4444
2020	14.3646
2019	14.3911
2018	11.8081
2017	11.8081
2016	11.9705

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 India's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, India's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 13.79, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is India's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: India's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 1.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does India rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, India ranked #150 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does India'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 India is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 4.
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.