North Korea: Women in parliament

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 North Korea

Women in parliament, percent

 Latest value 17.61
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1997 - 2023
 Average 18.02
 Min - Max 15.57 - 20.09
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2023 is 17.61 percent, unchanged from 17.61 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 25.36 percent, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from 1997 to 2023 is 18.02 percent. The minimum value, 15.57 percent, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 20.09 percent was recorded in 1997. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
North Korea - Women in parliament - Recent values chart

Historical series
North Korea - 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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 Women in parliament 17.61 2023 percent
 Land area 120,410 2021 sq. km
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