Average gender gap closed worldwide 2024, by region

Progress towards gender parity is proceeding at different speeds across geographic areas. As of 2024, Europe and North America had the smallest gender gap at 75 percent, followed by Latin America and the Caribbean, which has closed 74 percent of its gap. At the current rate, it is estimated that gender parity will be achieved in Europe in 67 years. The Global Gender Index benchmarks national gender gaps on economic, political, education, and health-based criteria. In 2024, the leading country was Iceland with a score of 0.94.