Africa has the lowest percentage of female members of parliament of any developing region,yet it has had the largest number of women heads of government or heads of state.

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While Africa does have a relatively low percentage of female members of parliament compared to some regions, it does not have the lowest; regions like the Middle East and North Asia often have lower percentages. Additionally, while Africa has had notable female leaders, other regions, such as Europe and Asia, have also had significant numbers of women heads of government or state.

Africa Has the Lowest Percentage of Female Members of Parliament