United Kingdom vs World: Number of seats held by women in national parliaments (number)
United Kingdom
264
in 2026
World
10,095
in 2026
United Kingdom rank
4th
World rank
1st
Number of seats held by women in national parliaments (number) over time
- United Kingdom
- World
How they compare
World currently reports 10,095 against 264 in United Kingdom, a difference of 9,831.
That makes World's figure about 38.2 times United Kingdom's.
Across all 27 years both countries report, World has been ahead every year.
United Kingdom ranks 4th and World ranks 1st of 212 countries.
World has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 122.1 | 5,619 | 5,497 | World |
| 2010s | 165.7 | 8,403 | 8,237 | World |
| 2020s | 234.14 | 9,975 | 9,741 | World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of seats held by women in national parliaments, United Kingdom or World?
- World, at 10,095 against 264 in United Kingdom as of 2026.
- What is the difference in number of seats held by women in national parliaments between United Kingdom and World?
- 9,831, with World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom and World?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2026.
- How do United Kingdom and World rank globally for number of seats held by women in national parliaments?
- United Kingdom ranks 4th and World ranks 1st of 212 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.