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

In 2025, St. Lucia ranked #162 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

St. Lucia: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)

Name: St. Lucia: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, St. Lucia's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 10.53.

That's down 5.3% from 2024, the highest value since 2024.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . St. Lucia ranks #162 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #31 of 32.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 16.67; 2011
Trough: 0.00; 2006
1-year change: -5.3%
5-year change: -36.8%; -8.8% / yr
10-year change: -36.8%; -4.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	10.5263
2024	11.1111
2023	11.1111
2022	11.1111
2021	11.1111
2020	16.6667
2019	16.6667
2018	16.6667
2017	16.6667
2016	16.6667

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 St. Lucia's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, St. Lucia's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 10.53, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is St. Lucia's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: St. Lucia's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) fell 5.3% from 2024 to 2025.
How does St. Lucia rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, St. Lucia ranked #162 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does St. Lucia'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 St. Lucia is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #31 of 32.
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.