Share of female leaders in politics Japan 2016-2024, by type

Published by Statista Research Department, Apr 8, 2025

In 2024, the highest share of women working in political leadership positions was seen among diet members in the House of Councilors, where women made up 25.5 percent. By contrast, only about 1.9 percent of the mayors of towns and villages were women.

Share of women holding leadership positions in politics in Japan from 2016 to 2024, by type of politician

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April 2025

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Japan

Survey time period

2016 to 2024

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