
Madagascar: gender and elections

Madagascar uses a mixed electoral system at the national level and the proportional representation system at the local level. It does not use a quota at either level. Female representation decreased between 2019 (19.9%) and 2024 (14.1%), despite an increase in the total number of available seats. Without a legislated quota, WPP in Madagascar is likely to remain low.

Quick facts

14%
Female MPs (both houses) in 2024
28%
Female Cabinet Ministers appointed in 2024
Country laws and policies

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