Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions was 45.45 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions in Ethiopia, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Ethiopia stood at 45.45.
That represents a change of up 25.0% on the previous year and up 249.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Ethiopia peaked at 47.62 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5.9, in 2005.
That places Ethiopia 16th out of 190 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.9 | — |
| 2008 | 9.5 | +61.0% |
| 2010 | 7.4 | -22.1% |
| 2012 | 9.7 | +31.1% |
| 2014 | 13 | +34.0% |
| 2015 | 12.5 | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 10 | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 47.6 | +376.0% |
| 2019 | 47.62 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 40 | -16.0% |
| 2022 | 40.91 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 36.36 | -11.1% |
| 2024 | 45.45 | +25.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.7 | 5.9 | 9.5 | 2 |
| 2010s | 21.12 | 7.4 | 47.62 | 7 |
| 2020s | 40.68 | 36.36 | 45.45 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More gender data for Ethiopia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 57,452 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.69 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 95,403 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 95,403 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 1.98 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 2.07 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 1.95 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 2.04 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 1.92 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 2.01 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Ethiopia?
- Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Ethiopia was 45.45 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest proportion of women in ministerial level positions recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 47.62 in 2019.
- What is the lowest proportion of women in ministerial level positions recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.9 in 2005.
- How does Ethiopia rank for proportion of women in ministerial level positions?
- Ethiopia ranks 16th out of 190 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of women in ministerial level positions rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 249.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Data on the proportion of women in leadership positions.