Women In Parliament
North America Ranking
percentSource: IMF
Definition of Women In Parliament
Women in parliaments are the percentage of parliamentary seats in a single or lower chamber held by women.
| Current Rank | Country | Value | Latest Reading | Previous Rank | Previous Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 48.2 | 2020 | 1 | 48.2 |
| 2 ↑ | Nicaragua | 47.25 | 2020 | 3 | 44.57 |
| 3 ↓ | Costa Rica | 45.61 | 2020 | 2 | 45.61 |
| 4 | Ecuador | 39.42 | 2020 | 4 | 37.96 |
| 5 | El Salvador | 33.33 | 2020 | 5 | 30.95 |
| 6 | Canada | 28.99 | 2020 | 6 | 28.99 |
| 7 | United States | 27.46 | 2020 | 7 | 23.43 |
| 8 | Panama | 22.54 | 2020 | 8 | 21.13 |
| 9 | Honduras | 21.09 | 2020 | 9 | 21.09 |
| 10 | Guatemala | 19.38 | 2020 | 10 | 19.38 |
Women in parliaments are the percentage of parliamentary seats in a single or lower chamber held by women.
