Burkina Faso BF: Proportion of Seats Held by Women in National Parliaments

1997 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Burkina Faso BF: Proportion of Seats Held by Women in National Parliaments data was reported at 16.901 % in 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 16.901 % for 2022. Burkina Faso BF: Proportion of Seats Held by Women in National Parliaments data is updated yearly, averaging 11.712 % from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2023, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.901 % in 2023 and a record low of 6.299 % in 2021. Burkina Faso BF: Proportion of Seats Held by Women in National Parliaments data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Burkina Faso – Table BF.World Bank.WDI: Governance: Policy and Institutions. Women in parliaments are the percentage of parliamentary seats in a single or lower chamber held by women.;Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) (www.ipu.org). For the year of 1998, the data is as of August 10, 1998.;Weighted average;Relevance to gender indicator: Women are vastly underrepresented in decision making positions in government, although there is some evidence of recent improvement. Gender parity in parliamentary representation is still far from being realized. Without representation at this level, it is difficult for women to influence policy. This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 5.5.1 (a). [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

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Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
16.901 2023 16.901 2022 6.299 2021 16.901 2023 % yearly 1997 - 2023

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Burkina Faso Key Series

National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 3,411.313 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 1,140.527 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 5.258 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (XOF bn) 5,183.536 2029 yearly 1985 - 2029
Forecast: Government Net Debt (XOF bn) 9,025.183 2029 yearly 2002 - 2029
Forecast: Government Revenue (XOF bn) 4,605.984 2029 yearly 1985 - 2029
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 26.880 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 yearly -
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 2.000 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -0.678 2029 yearly 1980 - 2029

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