Peru: Women in parliament

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 Peru

Women in parliament, percent

 Latest value 38.76
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1997 - 2023
 Average 24.38
 Min - Max 10.83 - 40.00
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2023 is 38.76 percent, a decline from 40 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 25.36 percent, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for Peru from 1997 to 2023 is 24.38 percent. The minimum value, 10.83 percent, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 40 percent was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Peru - Women in parliament - Recent values chart

Historical series
Peru - 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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