Women in National Parliaments Statistical Archives
| Producer |
Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) |
|---|---|
| Stated Purpose |
Collate data on the representation of women in national parliaments. |
| Area of Governance |
Governance and Gender Parliament
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| Funding Source |
The IPU is financed by its 138 member parliaments out of public funds. |
| Current usage |
This is a simple compilation of the percentages and numbers of seats in national parliaments (upper and lower house) occupied by women. |
| Where to find it | |
| Type of data used |
Number of seats held in both lower and upper houses. |
| Coverage |
Covers 189 countries. |
| Contact details |
Inter-Parliamentary Union |
| Methodology |
The data used are percentages without the application of statistical techniques. |
| Format of results |
Percentages and rankings of parliaments, from highest percentages of women in parliament to lowest. |
| Example results |
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