Gender equality in the legislative in 2019 and 2023

Despite some progress, women are under-represented in politics

 Equal representation of women and men in the legislative is a key indicator of progress towards gender equality and diversity. Women representation in politics has improved since 2019. However, in 2023 women hold less than one-third of seats in the lower or single houses of the legislative branch in LAC countries, in line with OECD countries.

Source: Government at a Glance, Latin America and the Caribbean 2024.