New Zealand: Women in parliament

The latest value from 2022 is 50.42 percent, an increase from 49.17 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 25.06 percent, based on data from 181 countries. Historically, the average for New Zealand from 1997 to 2022 is 34.15 percent. The minimum value, 28.33 percent, was reached in 2003 while the maximum of 50.42 percent was recorded in 2022. 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.