As of 2021, 14.5 percent of seats in Ghana's parliament were held by women. Despite the low female representation, the share stood as an increase from 2011, when only 8.3 percent of the seats were held by women. Overall, Ghana scored 0.53 points in the Gender Inequality Index in 2021.
Share of seats held by women in national parliament in Ghana from 2011 to 2021
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