This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.
| Indicator |
Indicator 5.5.1: Proportion of seats held by women in (a) national parliaments and (b) local governments |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life |
| Metadata update |
2023-12-15 |
| International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring |
Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) |
| Related indicators |
Indicator 16.7.1: Proportions of positions (by age group, sex, persons with disabilities and population groups) in public institutions (national and local), including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions. |
| UN designated tier |
Available (TIER I) |