Share of women in ministerial positions in Kuwait
Kuwait: Share of women in ministerial positions was 17.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of women in ministerial positions in Kuwait, 2005–2024
Source: IPU via World Bank; UN Women via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of women in ministerial positions in Kuwait stood at 17.6%.
That represents a change of up 147.1% on the previous year and up 163.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of women in ministerial positions in Kuwait peaked at 21.4% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2005.
That places Kuwait 114th 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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 6.7% | — |
| 2010 | 6.7% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 6.3% | -6.0% |
| 2014 | 6.7% | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 6.7% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 6.7% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 13.3% | +98.5% |
| 2019 | 21.4% | +61.1% |
| 2020 | 6.7% | -68.9% |
| 2022 | 13.3% | +100.0% |
| 2023 | 7.1% | -46.4% |
| 2024 | 17.6% | +147.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.4% | 0.0% | 6.7% | 2 |
| 2010s | 9.7% | 6.3% | 21.4% | 7 |
| 2020s | 11.2% | 6.7% | 17.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 114 Dominican Republic 17.6% compare
- 114 Lao People's Democratic Republic 17.6% compare
- 117 Ghana 17.4% compare
- 117 Philippines 17.4% compare
More gender data for Kuwait
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 914.66 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.3397 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 24,181 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 25,253 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 25,948 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 26,723 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 26,893 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 27,860 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 27,312 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 28,294 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of women in ministerial positions in Kuwait?
- Share of women in ministerial positions in Kuwait was 17.6% 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 Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 21.4% in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of women in ministerial positions recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2005.
- How does Kuwait rank for share of women in ministerial positions?
- Kuwait ranks 114th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of women in ministerial positions rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 163.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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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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.