# Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) - The indicator **"Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)"** measures the proportion of parliamentary seats in a single chamber or the House of Representatives held by women and reflects **women's representation in political decision-making**. - A **higher percentage** indicates a greater level of **gender equality in political representation**. - The graph displays the percentage of seats held by women in national parliaments in five countries (**USA, Mexico, South Africa, Finland, and Spain**) over a decade from **2013 to 2022**. - Countries like **Mexico and South Africa** stand out with high percentages of seats held by women in national parliaments.

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