Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam: Proportion of women in ministerial level positions was 10.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Brunei Darussalam, 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
The most recent figure for proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Brunei Darussalam is 10.0%, measured in 2025.
Over the whole period, proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Brunei Darussalam peaked at 11.1% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2010.
That places Brunei Darussalam 155th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Brunei Darussalam, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9.1% | — |
| 2008 | 7.1% | -22.0% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | — |
| 2014 | 0.0% | — |
| 2015 | 0.0% | — |
| 2016 | 0.0% | — |
| 2018 | 0.0% | — |
| 2019 | 0.0% | — |
| 2020 | 0.0% | — |
| 2022 | 11.1% | — |
| 2023 | 10.0% | -10.0% |
| 2024 | 10.0% | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 10.0% | +0.0% |
Brunei Darussalam compared with similar countries
- Brunei Darussalam's 10.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 28.6%, 35% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Brunei Darussalam's 10.0% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 12.5%, 80% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.1% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7 |
| 2020s | 8.2% | 0.0% | 11.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brunei Darussalam
- 153 Iran, Islamic Republic of 10.7% compare
- 154 Egypt 10.3% compare
- 155 Maldives 10.0% compare
- 155 San Marino 10.0% compare
- 158 Indonesia 9.8% compare
More gender data for Brunei Darussalam
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 92.36 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.1 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 390.09 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 390.09 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 2,928 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 3,146 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 2,964 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 3,187 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 2,995 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Brunei Darussalam?
- Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Brunei Darussalam was 10.0% 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 Brunei Darussalam?
- The highest recorded value was 11.1% in 2022.
- What is the lowest proportion of women in ministerial level positions recorded in Brunei Darussalam?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2010.
- How does Brunei Darussalam rank for proportion of women in ministerial level positions?
- Brunei Darussalam ranks 155th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Brunei Darussalam 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.