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

In 2025, Italy ranked #58 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

How does Italy'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 Italy is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #29 of 52.

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

Name: Italy: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Italy's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 32.75.

That's up 1.6% from 2024, the highest value since 2021.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Italy ranks #58 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #29 of 52.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 35.71; 2018
Trough: 17.30; 2006
1-year change: +1.6%
5-year change: -8.3%; -1.7% / yr
10-year change: +5.8%; +0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	32.7500
2024	32.2500
2023	32.2500
2022	32.2500
2021	35.7143
2020	35.7143
2019	35.7143
2018	35.7143
2017	30.9524
2016	30.9524

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 Italy's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Italy's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 32.75, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Italy's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Italy's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 1.6% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Italy rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Italy ranked #58 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Italy'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 Italy is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #29 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.