Italy: Women in parliament

The latest value from 2022 is 32.25 percent, a decline from 35.71 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 25.06 percent, based on data from 181 countries. Historically, the average for Italy from 1997 to 2022 is 21.96 percent. The minimum value, 9.84 percent, was reached in 2001 while the maximum of 35.71 percent was recorded in 2018. 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.