How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep. rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?

In 2025, Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranked #135 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

Korea, Dem. People's Rep.: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)

Name: Korea, Dem. People's Rep.: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 17.61.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranks #135 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #15 of 29.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 20.09; 2006
Trough: 15.57; 2009
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +8.0%; +0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	17.6128
2024	17.6128
2023	17.6128
2022	17.6128
2021	17.6128
2020	17.6128
2019	17.6128
2018	16.3028
2017	16.3028
2016	16.3028

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 Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 17.61, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep. rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranked #135 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'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 Korea, Dem. People's Rep. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #15 of 29.
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.