Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions in India
India: Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions was 5.56 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions in India, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of women in ministerial level positions in India is 5.56, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 13.9% on the previous year and down 40.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of women in ministerial level positions in India peaked at 23.1 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 3.4, in 2005.
That places India 174th out of 190 countries with data for 2024, 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 India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.4 | — |
| 2008 | 10.3 | +202.9% |
| 2010 | 10 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 9.8 | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 9.3 | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 22.2 | +138.7% |
| 2016 | 18.5 | -16.7% |
| 2018 | 23.1 | +24.9% |
| 2019 | 12.5 | -45.9% |
| 2020 | 9.09 | -27.3% |
| 2022 | 6.67 | -26.7% |
| 2023 | 6.45 | -3.2% |
| 2024 | 5.56 | -13.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.85 | 3.4 | 10.3 | 2 |
| 2010s | 15.06 | 9.3 | 23.1 | 7 |
| 2020s | 6.94 | 5.56 | 9.09 | 4 |
Countries ranked near India
- 171 Afghanistan 6.45 compare
- 172 Belize 5.88 compare
- 172 Türkiye 5.88 compare
- 175 Bulgaria 5.26 compare
- 175 Equatorial Guinea 5.26 compare
- 177 Uzbekistan 4.76 compare
More gender data for India
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 341,454 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.5667 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 10.96 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 11.71 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 10.92 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 11.70 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 10.89 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 11.70 million (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 10.88 million (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 11.71 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of women in ministerial level positions in India?
- Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in India was 5.56 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest proportion of women in ministerial level positions recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 23.1 in 2018.
- What is the lowest proportion of women in ministerial level positions recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4 in 2005.
- How does India rank for proportion of women in ministerial level positions?
- India ranks 174th out of 190 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of women in ministerial level positions rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.