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

In 2025, South Sudan ranked #60 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

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

Name: South Sudan: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, South Sudan's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 32.36.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . South Sudan ranks #60 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #14 of 45.

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

Trend (2011–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 32.36; 2021
Trough: 26.51; 2011
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +13.7%; +2.6% / yr
10-year change: +22.1%; +2.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	32.3636
2024	32.3636
2023	32.3636
2022	32.3636
2021	32.3636
2020	28.4595
2019	28.4595
2018	28.4595
2017	28.4595
2016	28.4595

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 South Sudan's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, South Sudan's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 32.36, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: South Sudan's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, South Sudan ranked #60 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does South Sudan'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 South Sudan is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #14 of 45.
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.