“As of January 1, 2026, 28 countries have 30 women serving as heads of state and/or government.”

• The claim that 28 countries have a woman leader is corroborated by IPU and UN Women sources; the specific figure of 30 women across those countries appears only in the UN Women article, lacking independent verification, leading to moderate confidence.

The claim that 28 countries have a woman leader is corroborated by IPU and UN Women sources; the specific figure of 30 women across those countries appears only in the UN Women article, lacking independent verification, leading to moderate confidence.