Share of women in ministerial positions in Iraq
Iraq: Share of women in ministerial positions was 13.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of women in ministerial positions in Iraq, 2005–2024
Source: IPU via World Bank; UN Women via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of women in ministerial positions in Iraq is 13.0%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 252.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of women in ministerial positions in Iraq peaked at 18.8% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2018.
That places Iraq 139th out of 192 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.
Share of women in ministerial positions in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % | 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 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 4.5% | — |
| 2020 | 9.1% | +100.0% |
| 2022 | 14.3% | +57.1% |
| 2023 | 13.0% | -8.7% |
| 2024 | 13.0% | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.6% | 10.3% | 18.8% | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.6% | 0.0% | 10.5% | 7 |
| 2020s | 12.4% | 9.1% | 14.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More gender data for Iraq
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 17,091 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.3028 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 34,846 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 34,846 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 566,580 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 596,188 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 558,252 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 587,298 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 550,204 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 578,858 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of women in ministerial positions in Iraq?
- Share of women in ministerial positions in Iraq was 13.0% in 2024, according to IPU via World Bank; UN Women via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of women in ministerial positions recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 18.8% in 2005.
- What is the lowest share of women in ministerial positions recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2018.
- How does Iraq rank for share of women in ministerial positions?
- Iraq ranks 139th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of women in ministerial 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 IPU via World Bank; UN Women via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of women in ministerial positions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Deputy prime ministers and prime ministers or heads of government that hold ministerial portfolios are included, vice-presidents and heads of governmental or public agencies are excluded.