Benin: Women in parliament

The latest value from 2023 is 26.61 percent, an increase from 7.41 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 25.36 percent, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for Benin from 1997 to 2023 is 8.49 percent. The minimum value, 6.02 percent, was reached in 1999 while the maximum of 26.61 percent was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings 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.