Gender in Central and Southern Asia
11 indicators covering gender for Central and Southern Asia.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of seats held by women in national parliaments | 341 | 2026 | down 43.3% | 32nd |
| Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments | 16.7% | 2026 | down 8.5% | 40th |
| Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia | 48.7% | 2023 | up 6.8% | 2nd |
| Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant | 42.5% | 2023 | down 7.0% | 6th |
| Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant | 49.0% | 2023 | up 7.5% | 2nd |
| Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS | 11.6% | 2025 | down 23.0% | 38th |
| Adjusted gender parity index for participation rate in organized | 0.9958 ratio | 2023 | — | 14th |
| Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) | 0.3% | 2026 | down 11.8% | 36th |
| Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) | 0.4% | 2026 | up 9.2% | 29th |
| Proportion of women of reproductive age (aged 15-49 years) who have | 74.9% | 2025 | up 6.8% | 10th |
| Proportion of elected seats held by women in deliberative bodies of | 41.1% | 2025 | down 0.4% | 1st |