Progress towards gender parity is proceeding at different speeds across geographic areas. As of 2023, Europe had the smallest gender gap (76.3 percent), followed by North America, which has closed 75 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 2023, the leading country was Iceland with a score of 0.91.
Average gender gap closed worldwide as of 2023, by region
population-weighted averages for the 146 economies
Supplementary notes
The Global Gender Gap Index, is a framework for capturing the magnitude and scope of gender-based disparities and tracking their progress. The Index benchmarks national gender gaps on economic, political, education- and health-based criteria, and is based on a total of 14 indicators from these categories.
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