South Sudan vs Sweden: Number of seats held by women in national parliaments
South Sudan
178
in 2026
Sweden
156
in 2026
South Sudan rank
11th
Sweden rank
13th
Number of seats held by women in national parliaments over time
- South Sudan
- Sweden
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 178 against 156 in Sweden, a difference of 22.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Sweden ahead.
South Sudan ranks 11th and Sweden ranks 13th of 210 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 95.88 | 155.25 | 59.38 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 158.29 | 161 | 2.71 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of seats held by women in national parliaments, South Sudan or Sweden?
- South Sudan, at 178 against 156 in Sweden as of 2026.
- What is the difference in number of seats held by women in national parliaments between South Sudan and Sweden?
- 22, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Sweden?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do South Sudan and Sweden rank globally for number of seats held by women in national parliaments?
- South Sudan ranks 11th and Sweden ranks 13th of 210 countries.
- 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.