Lesotho: Women in parliament

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 Lesotho

Women in parliament, percent

 Latest value 26.45
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1997 - 2023
 Average 18.64
 Min - Max 3.75 - 26.67
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2023 is 26.45 percent, unchanged from 26.45 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 25.36 percent, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for Lesotho from 1997 to 2023 is 18.64 percent. The minimum value, 3.75 percent, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 26.67 percent was recorded in 2012. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Lesotho - Women in parliament - Recent values chart

Historical series
Lesotho - Women in parliament - historical chart - 1997-2023




Definition: Women in parliaments are the percentage of parliamentary seats in a single or lower chamber held by women.

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