Ghana: Women in parliament

The latest value from 2023 is 14.55 percent, unchanged from 14.55 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 25.36 percent, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for Ghana from 1997 to 2023 is 10.76 percent. The minimum value, 7.89 percent, was reached in 2008 while the maximum of 14.55 percent was recorded in 2021. 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.