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The Top 5 Countries with the Least Number of Women ministers 2008
| Country | Percentage of Female Ministers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | 4.2% |
| 2 | Afghanistan | 3.7% |
| 3 | Pakistan | 3.6% |
| 4 | Papua New Guinea | 3.6% |
| 5 | Iran | 3.2% |
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- The world average of women ministers in 2008 is 14.5%.
- World regional averages in 2008 are as follows: The Americas: 22.9%, Europe: 22.4%, Africa: 18.3%, Asia/Pacific: 9.1%, Middle East: 7.1%
- The 13 countries that have no female ministers in parliament as of March 31st 2008 are as follows: Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burma, Libya, Monaco, Nauru, North Korea, Palau, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, and Tuvalu.
- There have been approximately 46 women prime ministers in the 20th century.
- The record average level of women ministers was reached in 1988 with 14.8% of women MPs in parliaments around the world.
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Sources: Inter-Parliamentary Union, 2008. Women in National Parliaments.
List Notes: List is accurate as of March 31st, 2008. Does not include the 13 countries with no female ministers.
Sources: Inter-Parliamentary Union, 2008. Women in National Parliaments.
List Notes: List is accurate as of March 31st, 2008. Does not include the 13 countries with no female ministers.
