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

In 2025, Palau ranked #98 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

How does Palau'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 Palau is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 29.

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

Name: Palau: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Palau's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 25.00.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Palau ranks #98 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 29.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 25.00; 2024
Trough: 0.00; 2006
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +300.0%; +32.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	25.0000
2024	25.0000
2023	6.2500
2022	6.2500
2021	6.2500
2020	6.2500
2019	12.5000
2018	12.5000
2017	12.5000
2016	12.5000

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 Palau's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Palau's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 25.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Palau's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Palau's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Palau rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Palau ranked #98 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Palau'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 Palau is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 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.