Least Developed Countries (LDCs) vs South Africa: Number of seats held by women in national parliaments
Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
1,760
in 2026
South Africa
179
in 2026
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank
10th
South Africa rank
10th
Number of seats held by women in national parliaments over time
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- South Africa
How they compare
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) currently reports 1,760 against 179 in South Africa, a difference of 1,581.
That makes Least Developed Countries (LDCs)'s figure about 9.8 times South Africa's.
Across all 27 years both countries report, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has been ahead every year.
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 10th and South Africa ranks 10th of 42 groups.
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 897.5 | 125.3 | 772.2 | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 2010s | 1,814 | 170.9 | 1,644 | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 2020s | 1,870 | 181.71 | 1,688 | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of seats held by women in national parliaments, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) or South Africa?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs), at 1,760 against 179 in South Africa as of 2026.
- What is the difference in number of seats held by women in national parliaments between Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and South Africa?
- 1,581, with Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and South Africa?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2026.
- How do Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and South Africa rank globally for number of seats held by women in national parliaments?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 10th and South Africa ranks 10th of 42 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Number of seats held by women in national parliaments (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.