Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Proportion of women in ministerial level positions was 12.5% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2005–2025
Source: Inter-Parliamentary Union. United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). Women in Politics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2025, proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at 12.5%.
That represents a change of up 12.5% on the previous year and down 33.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 22.2% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2008.
That places Bosnia and Herzegovina 140th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11.1% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2012 | 6.3% | — |
| 2014 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | — |
| 2016 | 22.2% | — |
| 2018 | 22.2% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 22.2% | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 18.8% | -15.6% |
| 2022 | 11.1% | -40.7% |
| 2023 | 11.1% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 11.1% | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 12.5% | +12.5% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 12.5% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 16.2%, 77% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 12.5% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28.6%, 44% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.5% | 0.0% | 11.1% | 2 |
| 2010s | 10.4% | 0.0% | 22.2% | 7 |
| 2020s | 12.9% | 11.1% | 18.8% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
More gender data for Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 372.3 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.27 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 2,642 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 2,642 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.7178 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 11,659 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 12,443 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 11,698 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 12,486 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 11,794 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 12.5% in 2025, according to Inter-Parliamentary Union. United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). Women in Politics.
- What is the highest proportion of women in ministerial level positions recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 22.2% in 2019.
- What is the lowest proportion of women in ministerial level positions recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2008.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for proportion of women in ministerial level positions?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 140th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
- The figures come from Inter-Parliamentary Union. United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). Women in Politics, published as part of Proportion of women in ministerial level positions (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Women in ministerial level positions is the proportion of women in ministerial or equivalent positions (including deputy prime ministers) in the government. Prime Ministers/Heads of Government are included when they hold ministerial portfolios. Vice-Presidents and heads of governmental or public agencies are excluded.