National Women MPs
Women have never comprised more than 30% of the membership of national parliaments in the Pacific Islands Countries since Independence (not counting Australia, New Zealand, and the territories of United States of America and French respectively in the region), and the percentage of women in Pacific parliaments currently hovers at 8.8% (as at March 2024).
Regional Trends:
| Pacific Women MPs | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2023 |
2024 |
| Numbers | 26 | 32 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 44 | 47 | 49 | 55 |
54 |
| % | 4.7 | 5.7 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.9 |
8.8 |
In Pacific Islands Forum countries, not including Australia and New Zealand, as of Novemeber 2025 there are only 59 women MPs out of 614 MPs altogether who are currently sitting in their national legislatures.
| Countries | Number of MPs | Number of Women | % of Women |
|---|---|---|---|
 Niue |
20 | 6 | 30.0 |
 Cook Islands |
24 | 6 | 25.0 |
 Federated States of Micronesia |
14 | 3 | 21.4 |
 Palau |
29*** | 2 (Senate); 4 (Delegates) | 20.6 |
 Tokelau |
20 | 4 | 20.0 |
 Marshall Islands |
33 | 4 | 12.1 |
 PNG – Autonomous Region of Bougainville |
44 | 5 | 11.4 |
 Kiribati |
46 | 5 | 10.8 |
 Nauru |
19 | 2 | 10.5 |
 Samoa |
51 | 5* | 9.8 |
 Fiji |
51 | 5 | 9.8 |
 Solomon Islands |
50 | 4 | 8.0 |
 Tonga |
28* | 3 | 7.1 |
| Papua New Guinea |
118 | 3 | 2.5 |
 Vanuatu |
52 | 1 | 1.9 |
 Tuvalu |
15 | 0 | 0.0 |
| * This includes the elected representatives of the Nobles (9 members) and the people (17 members). Two of the women MPs are Ministers appointed by the King, not directly elected. | |||
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**This comprises 5 directly elected women MPs. Once all election petitions are determined and any by-elections held, Samoa will need to appoint at least 1 more woman to meet the 10% quota for women that is required by law. |
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| *** This number refers to both Houses of Congress in Palau – the House of Delegates with 16 members, and the House of Senate with 13 members. | |||
Cook Islands - Current National Women MPs
Hon Akaiti Puna
Party: None
Term: 2021-22; 2022 - current
Electorate: Manihiki
Province: N/A
Political Status: Leader of the House in Parliament
Hon. Agnes Helen Armstrong
Party: Democratic Party
Term: 2019-22; 2022- current
Electorate: Ivirua
Province: N/A
Political Status: Member of Parliament
Hon. Te-Hani Rose Alexandra Brown
Party: Democratic Party
Term: 2018-2022; 2022 - current
Electorate: Tengtangi-Areora-Ngatiarua
Province: N/A
Political Status: Member of Parliament
Hon. Tetangi Matapo
Party: Democratic Party
Term: 2014-18; 2018-22; 2022 - current
Electorate: Tamarua Constituency
Province: N/A
Political Status: Member of Parliament
Hon. Tina Browne
Party: Democratic Party
Term: 2018-22; 2022 - current
Electorate: Rakahanga
Province: N/A
Political Status: Member of Parliament (Opposition)
Hon. Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown
Party: Cook Islands Party
Term: 2014-18; 2018-22; 2022-current
Electorate: Teenui-Mapumai Constituency
Province: N/A
Political Status: Minister - Health, Agr., Internal Affairs
Fiji - Current National Women MPs
Hon Alitia Bainivalu
Party: People's Alliance Party
Term: 2022-current
Electorate: N/A
Province: N/A
Political Status: Asst Min. for Tourism & Civil Aviation
Hon. Lenora Qereqeretabua
Party: National Federation Party
Term: 2018-2022; 2022-current
Electorate: N/A
Province: N/A
Political Status: MP; Deputy Speaker
Hon. Lynda Tabuya
Party: Social Democratic LIberal Party
Term: 2018-2022; 2022-current
Electorate: Fiji
Province: N/A
Political Status: Min. for Women, Children & Poverty All.
Hon. Premila Kumar
Party: FijiFirst
Term: 2018-2022; 2022-current
Electorate: N/A
Province: N/A
Political Status: Member of Opposition
Hon. Sashi Kiran
Party: National Federation Party
Term: 2022-current
Electorate: N/A
Province: N/A
Political Status: Assistant Minister of Woman, Children and Poverty Alleviation
FSM - Current National Women MPs
Hon (Dr) Merlynn Abello-Alfonso
Party: N/A
Term: 2023-25; 2025-current
Electorate: Kolonia, Sokehs, Sapwafik, Nukuoro, and Kapingamarangi
Province: Pohnpei State
Political Status: 2-year Senator
Hon Perpetua Sappa Konman
Party: N/A
Term: 2021-23; 2023-25; 2025-current
Electorate: District 3 (Southern Namoneas)
Province: Chuuk State
Political Status: 2-year Senator
Hon Yoslyn G. Sigrah
Party: N/A
Term: 2023
Electorate: State of Kosrae
Province: N/A
Political Status: 4-year State Senator
Kiribati - Current National Women MPs
Hon Ruta Teretia Babo Nemta
Party: Tobwaan Kiribati Party
Term: 2024-current
Electorate: Maiana Island
Province: N/A
Political Status: MP
Hon Lavinia Teatao Teem
Party: N/A
Term: 2024-current
Electorate: Abaiang
Province: N/A
Political Status: MP
Hon Ruth Cross Kwansing
Party: Tobwaan Kiribati Party
Term: 2025-current
Electorate: South Tarawa
Province: N/A
Political Status: MP
Hon Tangariki Reete
Party: Tobwaan Kiribati Party
Term: 2008-12; 2016-20; 2024-current
Electorate: Betio
Province: South Tarawa
Political Status: MP
Hon Tessie Lambourne
Party: Independent
Term: 2020 - ongoing
Electorate: Abemama
Province: N/A
Political Status: MP
Marshall Islands - Current National Women MPs
Hon Dr. Hilda Heine
Party: Independent
Term: 2011-15, 2015-19; 2019-23; 2023-current
Electorate: Aur
Province: N/A
Political Status: President (2016-20; 2024-current)
Hon Kitlang Kabua
Party: N/A
Term: 2023 - current
Electorate: Kwajalein Attol
Province: N/A
Political Status: Senator
Hon Marie Davis Milne
Party: N/A
Term: 2023 - current
Electorate: Ebon Attol
Province: N/A
Political Status: Senator
Hon. Daisy Alik-Momotaro
Party: Independent
Term: 2011-15; 2015-19; 2023-current
Electorate: Jaluit
Province: N/A
Political Status: Senator
Nauru - Current National Women MPs
Hon Charmaine Eraidinomo Scotty
Party: N/A
Term: 2013-16; 2016-19; 2019-22; 2022-25; 2025 - current
Electorate: Constituency of Yaren
Province: N/A
Political Status: Minister; MP
Hon. Isabelle Dageago
Party: Independent
Term: 2019-22; 2022-25; 2025-current
Electorate: Yaren District
Province: N/A
Political Status: MP
Niue - Current National Women MPs
Hon Kahealani Sinahemana Hekau
Party: N/A
Term: 2023 - current
Electorate: Common roll (open seat)
Province: N/A
Political Status: Assistant Minister to the Premier
Hon Rhonda Tiakia Tomailuga
Party: N/A
Term: 2023 - current
Electorate: Lakepa
Province: N/A
Political Status: MP
Hon Sonya Talagi
Party: N/A
Term: 2023 - current
Electorate: Common roll (open seat)
Province: N/A
Political Status: Minister for Education and Social Services
Hon. Esa Mona Ainu’u
Party: N/A
Term: 2020-23; 2023 - current
Electorate: Tuapa
Province: N/A
Political Status: Minister of Natural Resources
Hon. Florence Maureen Melekitama
Party: N/A
Term: 2020-23; 2023-current
Electorate: Mutulau
Province: N/A
Political Status: Assistant Minister
Hon. O’Love Jacobsen
Party: N/A
Term: 1
Electorate: Common roll (Open seat)
Province: N/A
Political Status: MP - Common Roll seat
Palau - Current National Women MPs
Delegate Francesca Ruluked Otong
Party: N/A
Term: 2024 - current
Electorate: Ngatpang
Province: Ngatpang State
Political Status: Delegate
Delegate Portia Franz Kesolei
Party: N/A
Term: 2024 - current
Electorate: Ngaremlengui
Province: Ngaremlengui State
Political Status: Delegate
Delegate Rebecca Sebalt Ngirmechaet
Party: N/A
Term: 2024 - current
Electorate: Ngchesar
Province: Ngchesar State
Political Status: Delegate
Delegate Stephanie Ngirchoimei
Party: N/A
Term: 2024 - current
Electorate: Airai
Province: Airai State
Political Status: Delegate
Senator Ann Latii Pedro
Party: N/A
Term: 2024-current
Electorate: National constituency
Province: N/A
Political Status: Senator
Senator Rukebai Inabo
Party: None
Term: 2016-20; 2020-current
Electorate: Common Roll
Province: National Senate
Political Status: Current Senator
Papua New Guinea - Current National Women MPs
Governor Rufina Peter
Party: Independent
Term: 2022-current
Electorate: Central Regional
Province: Central
Political Status: Governor of Central Province
Hon Francesca Rianna Semoso OBE
Party: Pangu Pati
Term: 2023-current
Electorate: North Bougainville Open
Province: Autonomous Region of Bougainville
Political Status: Current MP
Hon Kessy Sawang
Party: People First Party
Term: 2022-current
Electorate: Rai Coast Open
Province: Madang
Political Status: MP
PNG – Bougainville - Current National Women MPs
No Women MPs
Samoa - Current National Women MPs
Hon Aeau Tima Leavai
Party: HRPP
Term: 2025 - current
Electorate: Falealupo
Province: N/A
Political Status: N/A
Hon Afamasaga Leone Mati Masami
Party: FAST Party
Term: 2025-current
Electorate: Aana Alofi 4
Province: N/A
Political Status: Deputy Speaker
Hon Fiame Naomi Mataafa
Party: Samoa Uniting Party
Term: 1985 - current
Electorate: Lotofaga
Province: N/A
Political Status: Former PM; current MP
Hon Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioo
Party: F.A.S.T Party
Term: 2021 - current
Electorate: Palauli No.1
Province: N/A
Political Status: Minister of Finance
Hon Seve Fuimaono Te’i
Party: FAST Party
Term: 2006-2011; 2025-current
Electorate: Safata-1
Province: N/A
Political Status: Minister for Natural Resources and Environment, Fire and Emergency Services
Solomon Islands - Current National Women MPs
Hon Cathy Launa Nori
Party: OUR Party
Term: 2024 - current
Electorate: Maringe/ Kokota
Province: Isabel
Political Status: Member of Parliament
Hon Choylin Yim Douglas
Party: OUR Party
Term: 2024 - current
Electorate: Ngella
Province: Central
Political Status: MP
Hon Freda Tuki Soriocomua
Party: People’s Alliance Party
Term: 2014-2018; 2019-2024; 2024-current
Electorate: Temotu Vatud
Province: Temotu
Political Status: Minister for Women, Youth, and Children's Affairs
Hon Mary Daniella Zae Gauru
Party: OUR Party
Term: Jun-25 - current
Electorate: West Guadalcanal
Province: Guadalcanal
Political Status: MP
Tonga - Current National Women MPs
Hon Fane Fituafe
Party: N/A
Term: 2025 - current
Electorate: Tongatapu-6
Province: N/A
Political Status: MP
Tuvalu - Current National Women MPs
No Women MPs
Vanuatu - Current National Women MPs
Hon Marie Louise Milne
Party: Green Confederation Party
Term: 2025-current
Electorate: Shefa
Province: Port Vila
Political Status: Current MP