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

In 2025, Niger ranked #125 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

How does Niger'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 Niger is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 45.

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

Name: Niger: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Niger's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 19.59.

That's down 24.4% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Niger ranks #125 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 45.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 25.90; 2021
Trough: 9.73; 2009
5-year change: +15.5%; +2.9% / yr
10-year change: +47.6%; +4.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	19.5876
2022	25.9036
2021	25.9036
2020	16.9591
2019	16.9591
2018	16.9591
2017	16.9591
2016	14.6199
2015	13.2743
2014	13.2743

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 Niger's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Niger's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 19.59, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Niger's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Niger's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) fell 24.4% from 2022 to 2025.
How does Niger rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Niger ranked #125 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Niger'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 Niger is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 45.
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.