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

In 2025, Romania ranked #109 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

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

Name: Romania: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Romania's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 22.36.

That's up 16.4% from 2024, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Romania ranks #109 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #43 of 52.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 22.36; 2025
Trough: 9.39; 2007
1-year change: +16.4%
5-year change: +2.2%; +0.4% / yr
10-year change: +63.0%; +5.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	22.3565
2024	19.2073
2023	19.0909
2022	19.0909
2021	18.5410
2020	21.8845
2019	21.8845
2018	20.6687
2017	20.6687
2016	13.7157

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 Romania's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Romania's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 22.36, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Romania's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Romania's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 16.4% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Romania rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Romania ranked #109 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Romania'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 Romania is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #43 of 52.
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.