What share of Lok Sabha MPs are women?
ECI · released 14 Feb 2025 · next due by 23 Jun 2029
| Period | Value (%) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.6 |
| 2019 | 14.4 |
| 2014 | 11.4 |
| 2009 | 10.9 |
| 2004 | 8.3 |
| 1999 | 9.0 |
| 1998 | 7.9 |
| 1996 | 7.4 |
| 1991-92 | 7.3 |
| 1989 | 5.5 |
| 1984-85 | 7.9 |
| 1980 | 5.3 |
| 1977 | 3.5 |
| 1971 | 5.6 |
Use in your answer
Women made up 13.6% of the Lok Sabha elected in 2024, compared with 14.4% in 2019 (Election Commission of India). Source: Election Commission of India, An Atlas: Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Cite as: An Atlas: Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Annexure II (Election Commission of India)
What this shows
- 74 women were elected in 2024, 13.6% of the Lok Sabha, down from 78 (14.4%) in 2019, the highest share since 1971.
- Women were 9.6% of the 8,360 candidates in 2024 (800 women), up from 2.2% in 1971.
- Women voted at a slightly higher rate than men in 2024 (65.78% of women electors against 65.55% of men, excluding Surat), yet hold about one seat in seven.
The latest figure, as people 2024
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Source and method
What exactly is measured
Women elected at each general election to the Lok Sabha, as a share of all candidates elected, from the Election Commission of India.
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Release notes (1)
- 13.6%2024, ECI Atlas
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