Global Gender Gap Index Analysis - June 1, 2023

Welcome to the analysis of the Global Gender Gap Index, which assesses gender equality and the gender gap in various countries around the world.

At the top of the ranking, we have Iceland with a score of 0.912, indicating a high level of gender equality in the country. Iceland's policies and initiatives have contributed to narrowing the gender gap and providing opportunities for women in various aspects of society.

Norway follows closely in the second position with a score of 0.879, further showcasing its efforts in promoting gender equality. Norway's commitment to gender-inclusive policies and women's empowerment has led to its strong performance in the index.

Finland secures the third spot with a score of 0.863, emphasizing its progress in narrowing the gender gap and promoting gender equality. Finland's focus on providing equal opportunities for both men and women has contributed to its high ranking.

As we move towards the lower end of the ranking, we find Algeria at 143rd place with a score of 0.573, indicating a larger gender gap in the country. Algeria may face challenges in achieving gender equality and addressing disparities between men and women.

Chad ranks 144th with a score of 0.57, suggesting similar challenges in gender equality. Chad's score reflects significant gender disparities in various aspects of life.

Finally, at 145th place, we have Afghanistan with a score of 0.405, indicating a considerable gender gap in the country. Afghanistan faces multiple obstacles in promoting gender equality, including limited access to education and economic opportunities for women.

The Global Gender Gap Index analysis highlights the progress made in promoting gender equality in some countries, while also revealing the disparities and challenges that persist in others. It serves as a call to action for governments and societies to work towards creating more inclusive and gender-equal environments for all individuals. Stay tuned for further updates as we continue to work towards a more gender-equal world.

Jun 01, 2023 Index
1st
  Iceland
0.912
2nd
  Norway
0.879
3rd
  Finland
0.863
4th
  New Zealand
0.856
5th
  Germany
0.815
5th
  Sweden
0.815
6th
  Nicaragua
0.811
7th
  Namibia
0.802
8th
  Lithuania
0.8
9th
  Belgium
0.796
10th
  Ireland
0.795
11th
  Latvia
0.794
11th
  Rwanda
0.794
12th
  Costa Rica
0.793
13th
  United Kingdom
0.792
14th
  Albania
0.791
14th
  Philippines
0.791
14th
  Spain
0.791
15th
  Moldova
0.788
16th
  South Africa
0.787
17th
  Switzerland
0.783
18th
  Estonia
0.782
19th
  Denmark
0.78
20th
  Jamaica
0.779
21st
  Australia
0.778
21st
  Mozambique
0.778
22nd
  Chile
0.777
22nd
  Netherlands
0.777
23rd
  Slovenia
0.773
24th
  Canada
0.77
25th
  Barbados
0.769
26th
  Mexico
0.765
26th
  Portugal
0.765
27th
  Peru
0.764
28th
  Burundi
0.763
29th
  Argentina
0.762
30th
  Liberia
0.76
30th
  Serbia
0.76
31st
  France
0.756
32nd
  Belarus
0.752
33rd
  Colombia
0.751
34th
  United States
0.748
35th
  Luxembourg
0.747
36th
  Zimbabwe
0.746
37th
  Eswatini
0.745
38th
  Austria
0.74
38th
  Tanzania
0.74
39th
  Singapore
0.739
40th
  Ecuador
0.737
40th
  Madagascar
0.737
41st
  Suriname
0.736
42nd
  Honduras
0.735
43rd
  Laos
0.733
44th
  Bolivia
0.73
44th
  Croatia
0.73
45th
  Brazil
0.726
46th
  Panama
0.724
47th
  Bangladesh
0.722
47th
  Poland
0.722
48th
  Armenia
0.721
48th
  Kazakhstan
0.721
49th
  Slovakia
0.72
50th
  Botswana
0.719
51st
  Bulgaria
0.715
52nd
  El Salvador
0.714
52nd
  Montenegro
0.714
52nd
  Ukraine
0.714
52nd
  Uruguay
0.714
53rd
  Malta
0.713
54th
  United Arab Emirates
0.712
55th
  Ethiopia
0.711
55th
  North Macedonia
0.711
55th
  Thailand
0.711
55th
  Vietnam
0.711
56th
  Georgia
0.708
56th
  Kenya
0.708
57th
  Uganda
0.706
58th
  Italy
0.705
59th
  Dominican Republic
0.704
59th
  Mongolia
0.704
60th
  Lesotho
0.702
61st
  Israel
0.701
62nd
  Kyrgyzstan
0.7
63rd
  Zambia
0.699
64th
  Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.698
65th
  Indonesia
0.697
65th
  Romania
0.697
66th
  Belize
0.696
66th
  Togo
0.696
67th
  Cambodia
0.695
67th
  Paraguay
0.695
68th
  Brunei
0.693
68th
  Cameroon
0.693
68th
  Greece
0.693
68th
  Timor-Leste
0.693
69th
  Azerbaijan
0.692
70th
  Hungary
0.689
70th
  Mauritius
0.689
71st
  Ghana
0.688
72nd
  Czech Republic
0.685
73rd
  Bhutan
0.682
73rd
  Malaysia
0.682
74th
  South Korea
0.68
74th
  Senegal
0.68
75th
  China
0.678
75th
  Cyprus
0.678
75th
  Vanuatu
0.678
76th
  Burkina Faso
0.676
76th
  Malawi
0.676
77th
  Tajikistan
0.672
78th
  Sierra Leone
0.667
79th
  Bahrain
0.666
80th
  Comoros
0.664
81st
  Sri Lanka
0.663
82nd
  Guatemala
0.659
82nd
  Nepal
0.659
83rd
  Angola
0.656
84th
  Gambia
0.651
84th
  Kuwait
0.651
85th
  Fiji
0.65
85th
  Ivory Coast
0.65
85th
  Myanmar
0.65
86th
  Maldives
0.649
87th
  Japan
0.647
88th
  Jordan
0.646
89th
  India
0.643
90th
  Tunisia
0.642
91st
  Turkey
0.638
92nd
  Nigeria
0.637
92nd
  Saudi Arabia
0.637
93rd
  Lebanon
0.628
94th
  Qatar
0.627
95th
  Egypt
0.626
96th
  Niger
0.622
97th
  Morocco
0.621
98th
  Guinea
0.617
99th
  Benin
0.616
100th
  Oman
0.614
101st
  DR Congo
0.612
102nd
  Mali
0.605
103rd
  Iran
0.575
103rd
  Pakistan
0.575
104th
  Algeria
0.573
105th
  Chad
0.57
106th
  Afghanistan
0.405