Share of women in ministerial positions in Romania
Romania: Share of women in ministerial positions was 12.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of women in ministerial positions in Romania, 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 Romania is 12.5%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 62.5% on the previous year and down 43.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of women in ministerial positions in Romania peaked at 33.3% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2008.
That places Romania 140th 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 Romania, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 12.5% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 6.3% | — |
| 2012 | 16.7% | +165.1% |
| 2014 | 22.2% | +32.9% |
| 2015 | 14.3% | -35.6% |
| 2016 | 24.0% | +67.8% |
| 2018 | 28.0% | +16.7% |
| 2019 | 17.6% | -37.0% |
| 2020 | 5.0% | -71.7% |
| 2022 | 10.0% | +100.0% |
| 2023 | 33.3% | +233.3% |
| 2024 | 12.5% | -62.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.2% | 0.0% | 12.5% | 2 |
| 2010s | 18.4% | 6.3% | 28.0% | 7 |
| 2020s | 15.2% | 5.0% | 33.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More gender data for Romania
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 2,759 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.36 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 86,731 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 91,487 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 87,657 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 92,454 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 88,635 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 93,457 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 89,763 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 94,594 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of women in ministerial positions in Romania?
- Share of women in ministerial positions in Romania was 12.5% 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 33.3% in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of women in ministerial positions recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2008.
- How does Romania rank for share of women in ministerial positions?
- Romania ranks 140th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of women in ministerial positions rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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.