Iceland vs United Kingdom: Share of women in ministerial positions
Iceland
60
in 2024
United Kingdom
50
in 2024
Iceland rank
3rd
United Kingdom rank
6th
Share of women in ministerial positions over time
- Iceland
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 60 against 50 in United Kingdom, a difference of 10.
That makes Iceland's figure about 1.2 times United Kingdom's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2005 it was United Kingdom ahead.
Iceland ranks 3rd and United Kingdom ranks 6th of 192 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.85 | 25.65 | 6.2 | Iceland |
| 2010s | 42.49 | 23 | 19.48 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 47.92 | 35.12 | 12.8 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of women in ministerial positions, Iceland or United Kingdom?
- Iceland, at 60 against 50 in United Kingdom as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of women in ministerial positions between Iceland and United Kingdom?
- 10, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and United Kingdom?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Iceland and United Kingdom rank globally for share of women in ministerial positions?
- Iceland ranks 3rd and United Kingdom ranks 6th of 192 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of women in ministerial positions. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.