Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Ukraine
Ukraine: Proportion of women in ministerial level positions was 20.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Ukraine, 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
Ukraine recorded 20.0% for proportion of women in ministerial level positions in 2025.
That represents a change of down 24.0% on the previous year and up 90.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Ukraine peaked at 35.3% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2012.
That places Ukraine 105th 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 Ukraine, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.6% | — |
| 2008 | 4.3% | -23.2% |
| 2010 | 4.3% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 14.3% | — |
| 2015 | 10.5% | -26.6% |
| 2016 | 13.0% | +23.8% |
| 2018 | 20.8% | +60.0% |
| 2019 | 35.3% | +69.7% |
| 2020 | 13.6% | -61.4% |
| 2022 | 21.1% | +54.4% |
| 2023 | 21.1% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 26.3% | +25.0% |
| 2025 | 20.0% | -24.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 14.0% | 0.0% | 35.3% | 7 |
| 2020s | 20.4% | 13.6% | 26.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ukraine
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- 108 Central African Republic 19.4% compare
More gender data for Ukraine
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 4,430 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -4.14 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 33,924 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 33,924 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.3206 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 121,478 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 126,342 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 124,760 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 129,091 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 118,718 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Ukraine?
- Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Ukraine was 20.0% 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 Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 35.3% in 2019.
- What is the lowest proportion of women in ministerial level positions recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2012.
- How does Ukraine rank for proportion of women in ministerial level positions?
- Ukraine ranks 105th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is proportion of women in ministerial level positions rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ukraine 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.