Botswana: Women in parliament

The latest value from 2024 is 8.7 percent, a decline from 11.11 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 25.88 percent, based on data from 177 countries. Historically, the average for Botswana from 1997 to 2024 is 10.78 percent. The minimum value, 7.94 percent, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 17.02 percent was recorded in 2000. 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.