Uganda: Women in parliament

The latest value from 2025 is 34.05 percent, an increase from 33.93 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 26.09 percent, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Uganda from 1997 to 2025 is 29.79 percent. The minimum value, 17.79 percent, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 34.97 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.