Brazil: Women in parliament

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 Brazil

Women in parliament, percent

 Latest value 17.54
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1997 - 2023
 Average 9.96
 Min - Max 5.65 - 17.74
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2023 is 17.54 percent, a decline from 17.74 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 25.36 percent, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for Brazil from 1997 to 2023 is 9.96 percent. The minimum value, 5.65 percent, was reached in 1999 while the maximum of 17.74 percent was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Brazil - Women in parliament - Recent values chart

Historical series
Brazil - Women in parliament - historical chart - 1997-2023




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

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