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

In 2025, Thailand ranked #124 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

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

Name: Thailand: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Thailand's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 19.60.

That's up 1.0% from 2024, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Thailand ranks #124 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #14 of 29.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 19.60; 2025
Trough: 4.80; 2017
1-year change: +1.0%
5-year change: +24.4%; +4.5% / yr
10-year change: +221.7%; +12.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	19.5960
2024	19.4000
2023	18.8377
2022	15.7464
2021	15.7464
2020	15.7464
2019	16.2000
2018	5.2846
2017	4.8000
2016	6.0914

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 Thailand's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Thailand's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 19.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Thailand's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Thailand's Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rose 1.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Thailand rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Thailand ranked #124 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Thailand'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 Thailand is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #14 of 29.
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.