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

In 2025, Ireland ranked #97 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

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

Name: Ireland: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Ireland's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 25.29.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Ireland ranks #97 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #39 of 52.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 25.29; 2024
Trough: 13.25; 2006
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +12.4%; +2.4% / yr
10-year change: +55.5%; +4.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	25.2874
2024	25.2874
2023	23.1250
2022	23.1250
2021	22.5000
2020	22.5000
2019	22.1519
2018	22.1519
2017	22.1519
2016	22.1519

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 Ireland's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Ireland's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 25.29, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ireland's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Ireland's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Ireland rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Ireland ranked #97 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Ireland'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 Ireland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #39 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.