Mexico vs South Africa: Share of women in ministerial positions
Mexico
45
in 2024
South Africa
43.75
in 2024
Mexico rank
17th
South Africa rank
18th
Share of women in ministerial positions over time
- Mexico
- South Africa
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 45 against 43.75 in South Africa, a difference of 1.25.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2005 it was South Africa ahead.
Mexico ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 18th of 192 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.6 | 43.1 | 30.5 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 22.81 | 41.67 | 18.85 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 42.83 | 47.54 | 4.71 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of women in ministerial positions, Mexico or South Africa?
- Mexico, at 45 against 43.75 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of women in ministerial positions between Mexico and South Africa?
- 1.25, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for share of women in ministerial positions?
- Mexico ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 18th 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.