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

In 2025, Lebanon ranked #170 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

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

Name: Lebanon: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Lebanon's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 6.25.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Lebanon ranks #170 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #15 of 20.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 6.25; 2022
Trough: 3.13; 2009
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +33.3%; +5.9% / yr
10-year change: +100.0%; +7.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	6.2500
2024	6.2500
2023	6.2500
2022	6.2500
2021	4.6875
2020	4.6875
2019	4.6875
2018	4.6875
2017	3.1250
2016	3.1250

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 Lebanon's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Lebanon's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 6.25, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Lebanon's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Lebanon's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Lebanon rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Lebanon ranked #170 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Lebanon'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 Lebanon is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #15 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.