How does Yemen, Rep. rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?

In 2025, Yemen, Rep. ranked #182 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).

Yemen, Rep.: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)

Name: Yemen, Rep.: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
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In 2025, Yemen, Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 0.00.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 26.21 . Yemen, Rep. ranks #182 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 20.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak: 0.33; 2006
Trough: 0.00; 2015
5-year change: -100.0%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)
2025	0.0000
2024	0.0000
2023	0.0000
2022	0.0000
2021	0.0000
2020	0.3322
2019	0.3322
2018	0.0000
2017	0.0000
2016	0.0000

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 Yemen, Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) in 2025?: In 2025, Yemen, Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) was 0.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Yemen, Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) rising or falling?: Over the last five years, Yemen, Rep.'s Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) has decreased by 100.0%.
How does Yemen, Rep. rank globally on Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)?: In 2025, Yemen, Rep. ranked #182 out of 184 countries reporting Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%).
How does Yemen, Rep.'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 Yemen, Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 20.
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.