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

In 2025, Saudi Arabia ranked #123 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

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

Name: Saudi Arabia: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Saudi Arabia's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 19.87.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Saudi Arabia ranks #123 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 of 20.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 19.87; 2013
Trough: 0.00; 2006
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	19.8676
2024	19.8676
2023	19.8676
2022	19.8676
2021	19.8676
2020	19.8676
2019	19.8676
2018	19.8676
2017	19.8676
2016	19.8676

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 Saudi Arabia's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Saudi Arabia's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 19.87, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Saudi Arabia's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Saudi Arabia's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Saudi Arabia rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Saudi Arabia ranked #123 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Saudi Arabia'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 Saudi Arabia is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 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.