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 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.