Share of women in ministerial positions in Kuwait
Kuwait: Share of women in ministerial positions was 17.65 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
17.65
Change on year
up 147.1%
World rank
114th
of 192 countries
All-time high
21.43
in 2019
All-time low
0
in 2005
Years of data
13
2005–2024
Share of women in ministerial positions in Kuwait, 2005–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, share of women in ministerial positions in Kuwait stood at 17.65.
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 21.43 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 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 | 21.43 | +61.1% |
| 2020 | 6.67 | -68.9% |
| 2022 | 13.33 | +100.0% |
| 2023 | 7.14 | -46.4% |
| 2024 | 17.65 | +147.1% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 17.65 is below the median for high income countries, which is 30.84, 57% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 17.65 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 13.19, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.35 | 0 | 6.7 | 2 |
| 2010s | 9.69 | 6.3 | 21.43 | 7 |
| 2020s | 11.2 | 6.67 | 17.65 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 114 Dominican Republic 17.65 compare
- 114 Laos 17.65 compare
- 117 Ghana 17.39 compare
- 117 Philippines 17.39 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)
- Population 4,410 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 4,410 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.03 % 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of women in ministerial positions in Kuwait?
- Share of women in ministerial positions in Kuwait was 17.65 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of women in ministerial positions recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 21.43 in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of women in ministerial positions recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 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 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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