Costa Rica: Women in parliament

The latest value from 2024 is 49.12 percent, an increase from 47.37 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 25.88 percent, based on data from 177 countries. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from 1997 to 2024 is 35.65 percent. The minimum value, 15.79 percent, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 49.12 percent was recorded in 2024. 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.