Gender representation in the newly elected Cyprus parliament

Following the 2026 parliamentary elections in Cyprus, 11 women were elected to the 56-seat House of Representatives, accounting for 19.6% of the body. Among the elected, six are incumbents and five are serving for the first time. The distribution by party includes four members from DISY, three from AKEL, two from Alma, and one each from DIKO and Direct Democracy. Sources differ on the comparative data; while one report notes an increase of three seats compared to 2021, another analysis indicates a decrease from 14 women in 2021 to 11 in 2026. The ELAM party secured eight seats but failed to elect any women, while the Alma party demonstrates higher gender balance. The parliament remains predominantly male, with men holding 45 of the 56 available seats across the various districts.