Bahamas: Women in parliament

The latest value from 2023 is 17.95 percent, unchanged from 17.95 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 25.36 percent, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for the Bahamas from 1997 to 2023 is 14.88 percent. The minimum value, 12.2 percent, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 20 percent was recorded in 2003. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Women in parliaments are the percentage of parliamentary seats in a single or lower chamber held by women.