Gender gap index in South Africa 2023, by sector
In 2023, South Africa had an overall gender gap index score of 0.79, ranking 20 out of 146 countries globally. Most noticeable, gender disparity was largest in political empowerment, indicating low political participation of females in the country. Moreover, the nation also scored relatively low in economic participation and opportunity scoring 0.68 points. On the other hand, a more equal pattern between genders in health and survival and educational attainment was recognizable.
