Pakistan: Women in parliament

The latest value from 2022 is 20.47 percent, an increase from 20.18 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 25.06 percent, based on data from 181 countries. Historically, the average for Pakistan from 1997 to 2022 is 19.52 percent. The minimum value, 2.3 percent, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 22.51 percent was recorded in 2011. 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.