Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions in Iraq

Iraq: Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions was 13.04 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
13.04
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
137th
of 190 countries
All-time high
18.8
in 2005
All-time low
0
in 2018
Years of data
13
2005–2024

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

051015202005201420242005: 18.82008: 10.32010: 10.32012: 3.82014: 3.72015: 6.12016: 10.52018: 02019: 4.52020: 9.12022: 14.32023: 132024: 13

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Iraq is 13.04, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 252.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Iraq peaked at 18.8 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2018.

That places Iraq 137th out of 190 countries with data for 2024, 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 Iraq, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions in Iraq, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 18.8
2008 10.3 -45.2%
2010 10.3 +0.0%
2012 3.8 -63.1%
2014 3.7 -2.6%
2015 6.1 +64.9%
2016 10.5 +72.1%
2018 0 -100.0%
2019 4.55
2020 9.09 +100.0%
2022 14.29 +57.1%
2023 13.04 -8.7%
2024 13.04 +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 14.55 10.3 18.8 2
2010s 5.56 0 10.5 7
2020s 12.37 9.09 14.29 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Iraq?
Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Iraq was 13.04 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest proportion of women in ministerial level positions recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 18.8 in 2005.
What is the lowest proportion of women in ministerial level positions recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2018.
How does Iraq rank for proportion of women in ministerial level positions?
Iraq ranks 137th out of 190 countries with data for 2024.
Is proportion of women in ministerial level positions rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is up 252.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq 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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