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

In 2025, Suriname ranked #66 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

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

Name: Suriname: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Suriname's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 31.37.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Suriname ranks #66 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #15 of 32.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 31.37; 2019
Trough: 9.80; 2010
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +6.7%; +1.3% / yr
10-year change: +23.1%; +2.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	31.3725
2024	31.3725
2023	29.4118
2022	29.4118
2021	29.4118
2020	29.4118
2019	31.3725
2018	25.4902
2017	25.4902
2016	25.4902

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 Suriname's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Suriname's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 31.37, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Suriname's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Suriname's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Suriname rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Suriname ranked #66 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Suriname'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 Suriname is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #15 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.