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

In 2025, Malta ranked #81 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

How does Malta'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 Malta is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 20.

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

Name: Malta: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Malta's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 29.11.

That's up 4.5% from 2024, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Malta ranks #81 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 20.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 29.11; 2025
Trough: 8.70; 2008
1-year change: +4.5%
5-year change: +116.7%; +16.7% / yr
10-year change: +126.4%; +8.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	29.1139
2024	27.8481
2023	27.8481
2022	27.8481
2021	13.4328
2020	13.4328
2019	14.9254
2018	11.9403
2017	11.9403
2016	12.8571

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 Malta's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Malta's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 29.11, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Malta's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Malta's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 4.5% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Malta rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Malta ranked #81 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Malta'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 Malta is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 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.