Small Island Developing States (SIDS) vs United States: Number of seats held by women in national parliaments
Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
623
in 2026
United States
125
in 2026
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) rank
24th
United States rank
22nd
Number of seats held by women in national parliaments over time
- Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
- United States
How they compare
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) currently reports 623 against 125 in United States, a difference of 498.
That makes Small Island Developing States (SIDS)'s figure about 5.0 times United States's.
Across all 27 years both countries report, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) has been ahead every year.
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) ranks 24th and United States ranks 22nd of 42 groups.
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Small Island Developing States (SIDS) | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 401.4 | 65.3 | 336.1 | Small Island Developing States (SIDS) |
| 2010s | 543.4 | 81.2 | 462.2 | Small Island Developing States (SIDS) |
| 2020s | 632.71 | 120.43 | 512.29 | Small Island Developing States (SIDS) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of seats held by women in national parliaments, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) or United States?
- Small Island Developing States (SIDS), at 623 against 125 in United States as of 2026.
- What is the difference in number of seats held by women in national parliaments between Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and United States?
- 498, with Small Island Developing States (SIDS) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and United States?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2026.
- How do Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and United States rank globally for number of seats held by women in national parliaments?
- Small Island Developing States (SIDS) ranks 24th and United States ranks 22nd 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.