Switzerland: Women in parliament

The latest value from 2023 is 38.5 percent, a decline from 41.5 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 25.36 percent, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for Switzerland from 1997 to 2023 is 29.72 percent. The minimum value, 21 percent, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 42.5 percent was recorded in 2021. 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.