Three things of importance: percentage of women, percentage of laity, and degree of penetration across departments.

Of course I'm all for seeing more of each. This article gives a sense of how vast is the Vatican's bureaucracy.

"Women chip Vatican's glass ceiling with increased numbers, influence" - Catholic News Service, 3/2/07:

Pope Benedict said that women need to "make their own space" in the church and that the hierarchy shouldn't stand in their way.

The pope expressed satisfaction that women today were "very present in the departments of the Holy See."

"When I came here, there were not only fewer women but they were also more closely monitored, in terms of behavior, dress and mentality. Today it's much more open and women are more accepted," Filomena D'Antoni said.

Others who work in these offices, however, pointed out that most women are in support staff positions and have little decision-making input.