This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Iceland statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Icelandic statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Icelandic-specific metadata information.
| Indicator available |
Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments |
|---|---|
| Indicator description |
Percentage of seats held in Parliament by members who are women |
| Geographical coverage |
Iceland |
| Unit of measurement |
Percentage (%) |
| Definitions |
Seats refer to the number of parliamentary mandates, also known as the number of members of parliament. Seats are won by members in general parliamentary elections. |
| Calculations |
The proportion of seats held by women in national parliament is derived by dividing the total number of seats occupied by women by the total number of seats in parliament. There is no weighting or normalising of statistics. |
| Comments and limitations |
This indicator is being used as an approximation of the UN SDG Indicator. Where possible, we will work to identify or develop Icelandic data to meet the global indicator specification. This indicator has been identified in collaboration with topic experts. |