Japan: Women in parliament

The latest value from 2024 is 15.7 percent, an increase from 10.34 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 25.88 percent, based on data from 177 countries. Historically, the average for Japan from 1997 to 2024 is 8.9 percent. The minimum value, 4.6 percent, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 15.7 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.