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

In 2025, Spain ranked #18 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

How does Spain'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 Spain is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 of 52.

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

Name: Spain: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Spain's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 44.29.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Spain ranks #18 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 of 52.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 44.29; 2023
Trough: 36.00; 2006
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.6%; +0.1% / yr
10-year change: +7.6%; +0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	44.2857
2024	44.2857
2023	44.2857
2022	42.9799
2021	43.4286
2020	44.0000
2019	44.0000
2018	39.1429
2017	39.1429
2016	39.1429

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 Spain's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Spain's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 44.29, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Spain's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Spain's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Spain rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Spain ranked #18 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Spain'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 Spain is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 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.