A study by the Inter-Parliamentary Union released ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8 ranked countries based on what percentage of their lawmaking bodies was made up of women. Based on government data provided as of Jan. 1, Rwanda was ranked 1st while Nigeria was ranked 181st, with women making up just 5.6 percent of Nigeria’s House of Representatives. That’s compared with a global average of 24.3 percent.



The percentage for Nigeria’s Senate is slightly higher, however, with women making up 6.4 percent.

Rwanda is Number One
In every year since 2004, Rwanda has had more women in parliament than any other country around the world. For the current year, Rwanda has a record 61.3% of its lower house made up of women and 38.5 percent in senate.

Other African countries high up on the list include Namibia (7th), south Africa (10th), Senegal (11th), Mozambique (17th).

The below countries completes the top ten
Ethiopia (17th), Tanzania (27th), Burundi (28th), Tunisia (29th), Uganda (32nd)

Source: https://listwand.com/internationalwomensday-rwanda-ranked-1st-out-of-193-countries-on-gender-equality-in-legislatures/