Cameroon CM: Proportion of Seats Held by Women in National Parliaments

1997 - 2021 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Cameroon CM: Proportion of Seats Held by Women in National Parliaments data was reported at 33.889 % in 2022. This stayed constant from the previous number of 33.889 % for 2021. Cameroon CM: Proportion of Seats Held by Women in National Parliaments data is updated yearly, averaging 13.889 % from Dec 1997 to 2022, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33.889 % in 2022 and a record low of 5.556 % in 2001. Cameroon CM: Proportion of Seats Held by Women in National Parliaments data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cameroon – Table CM.World Bank.WDI: Governance: Policy and Institutions. Women in parliaments are the percentage of parliamentary seats in a single or lower chamber held by women.;Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) (www.ipu.org). For the year of 1998, the data is as of August 10, 1998.;Weighted average;Relevance to gender indicator: Women are vastly underrepresented in decision making positions in government, although there is some evidence of recent improvement. Gender parity in parliamentary representation is still far from being realized. Without representation at this level, it is difficult for women to influence policy. This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 5.5.1 (a). [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

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Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
33.889 2021 33.889 2020 5.556 2001 33.889 2021 % yearly 1997 - 2021

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