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

In 2025, Russian Federation ranked #139 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

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

Name: Russian Federation: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Russian Federation's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 16.44.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Russian Federation ranks #139 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #50 of 52.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 16.44; 2023
Trough: 9.84; 2006
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +4.2%; +0.8% / yr
10-year change: +21.3%; +2.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	16.4444
2024	16.4444
2023	16.4444
2022	16.2222
2021	16.2222
2020	15.7778
2019	15.7778
2018	15.7778
2017	15.7778
2016	12.6667

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 Russian Federation's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Russian Federation's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 16.44, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Russian Federation's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Russian Federation's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Russian Federation rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Russian Federation ranked #139 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Russian Federation'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 Russian Federation is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #50 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.