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

In 2025, Iraq ranked #95 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

How does Iraq'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 Iraq is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #5 of 20.

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

Name: Iraq: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Iraq's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 25.53.

That's down 11.6% from 2024, the highest value since 2024.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Iraq ranks #95 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #5 of 20.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 29.05; 2023
Trough: 25.23; 2018
1-year change: -11.6%
5-year change: -3.4%; -0.7% / yr
10-year change: -3.7%; -0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	25.5319
2024	28.8754
2023	29.0520
2022	28.8754
2021	28.8754
2020	26.4438
2019	25.2280
2018	25.2280
2017	25.3049
2016	26.5244

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 Iraq's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Iraq's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 25.53, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iraq's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Iraq's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) fell 11.6% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Iraq rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Iraq ranked #95 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Iraq'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 Iraq is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #5 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.