Cameroon: Women in parliament
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| Cameroon |
Women in parliament, percent |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 33.89 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1997 - 2023 |
| Average | 18.85 |
| Min - Max | 5.56 - 33.89 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2023 is 33.89 percent, unchanged from 33.89 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 25.36 percent, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for Cameroon from 1997 to 2023 is 18.85 percent. The minimum value, 5.56 percent, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 33.89 percent was recorded in 2020.
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Definition: Women in parliaments are the percentage of parliamentary seats in a single or lower chamber held by women.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happiness index | 4.71 | 2023 | points |
| Human development | 0.587 | 2022 | points |
| Women in parliament | 33.89 | 2023 | percent |
| Land area | 472,710 | 2021 | sq. km |