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

In 2025, Qatar ranked #171 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

How does Qatar'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 Qatar is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #16 of 20.

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

Name: Qatar: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Qatar's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 6.12.

That's up 37.8% from 2024, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Qatar ranks #171 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #16 of 20.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 9.76; 2017
Trough: 0.00; 2006
1-year change: +37.8%
5-year change: -37.2%; -8.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	6.1224
2024	4.4444
2023	4.4444
2022	4.4444
2021	4.4444
2020	9.7561
2019	9.7561
2018	9.7561
2017	9.7561
2016	0.0000

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 Qatar's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Qatar's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 6.12, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Qatar's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Qatar's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 37.8% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Qatar rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Qatar ranked #171 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Qatar'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 Qatar is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #16 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.