United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland vs United Kingdom: Seats held by women in national parliaments and governments

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
34.7%
in 2024
United Kingdom
34.7%
in 2024
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
19th
United Kingdom rank
19th

Seats held by women in national parliaments and governments over time

  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 34.7% against 34.7% in United Kingdom, a difference of 0.0%.

Across all 22 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 19th and United Kingdom ranks 19th of 47 countries.

Head to head by decade

Decade United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2000s 18.9% 18.9% 0.0%
2010s 25.4% 25.4% 0.0%
2020s 31.9% 31.9% 0.0%

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher seats held by women in national parliaments and governments, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 34.7% against 34.7% in United Kingdom as of 2024.
What is the difference in seats held by women in national parliaments and governments between United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United Kingdom?
0.0%, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United Kingdom?
22 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2024.
How do United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United Kingdom rank globally for seats held by women in national parliaments and governments?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 19th and United Kingdom ranks 19th of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Seats held by women in national parliaments and governments. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Seats held by women in national parliaments and governments
Unit
Percentage of women
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
48 places, 1,014 data points, 2003–2025
Last refreshed