Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions in Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions was 45.45 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
45.45
Change on year
up 25.0%
World rank
16th
of 190 countries
All-time high
47.62
in 2019
All-time low
5.9
in 2005
Years of data
13
2005–2024

Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions in Ethiopia, 2005–2024

10203040502005201420242005: 5.92008: 9.52010: 7.42012: 9.72014: 132015: 12.52016: 102018: 47.62019: 47.62020: 402022: 40.92023: 36.42024: 45.5

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

Annual values for Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions in Ethiopia, 2005 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 14 Germany 46.15 compare
  2. 15 Canada 45.71 compare
  3. 17 Mexico 45 compare
  4. 18 South Africa 43.75 compare
  5. 19 Belgium 42.86 compare
  6. 19 Switzerland 42.86 compare

See the full ranking of 191 places →

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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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Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
191 places, 2,423 data points, 2005–2024
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