Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions in Russia

Russia: Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions was 9.52 in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
9.52
Change on year
up 100.0%
World rank
159th
of 190 countries
All-time high
16.7
in 2010
All-time low
0
in 2005
Years of data
13
2005–2024

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

0510152005201420242005: 02008: 9.52010: 16.72012: 15.82014: 6.72015: 6.52016: 9.72018: 12.92019: 12.92020: 9.72022: 4.82023: 4.82024: 9.5

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Russia is 9.52, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 100.0% on the previous year and up 42.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Russia peaked at 16.7 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2005.

Russia ranks 159th of 190 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions in Russia, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of Women in Ministerial Level Positions in Russia, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 0 —
2008 9.5 —
2010 16.7 +75.8%
2012 15.8 -5.4%
2014 6.7 -57.6%
2015 6.5 -3.0%
2016 9.7 +49.2%
2018 12.9 +33.0%
2019 12.9 +0.0%
2020 9.68 -25.0%
2022 4.76 -50.8%
2023 4.76 +0.0%
2024 9.52 +100.0%

Russia compared with similar countries

  • Russia's 9.52 is below the median for high income countries, which is 31.25, 30% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
  • Russia's 9.52 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29.5, 32% of the median. (52 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.75 0 9.5 2
2010s 11.6 6.5 16.7 7
2020s 7.18 4.76 9.68 4

Countries ranked near Russia

  1. 159 Burkina Faso 9.52 compare
  2. 159 Maldives 9.52 compare
  3. 159 Nepal 9.52 compare
  4. 159 Solomon Islands 9.52 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 Russia?
Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Russia was 9.52 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest proportion of women in ministerial level positions recorded in Russia?
The highest recorded value was 16.7 in 2010.
What is the lowest proportion of women in ministerial level positions recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2005.
How does Russia rank for proportion of women in ministerial level positions?
Russia ranks 159th out of 190 countries with data for 2024.
Is proportion of women in ministerial level positions rising or falling in Russia?
Over the last ten years it is up 42.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Russia 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
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Coverage
191 places, 2,423 data points, 2005–2024
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