Key Highlights of the 2021 Global Gender Gap Report
- The 2021 report noted that the global gender gap had been closed by 68%, a slight deterioration from the previous year, indicating that gender parity would not be attained for another 135.6 years at the current pace of change.
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was significant, exacerbating existing gender disparities, especially in economic participation and opportunity.
- Iceland continued to be the world’s most gender-equal country, a position it has held for several years, followed by other Nordic countries known for their strong commitment to gender equality.
Top 10 Countries in the Global Gender Gap Index 2021
- Iceland – Continues to hold the top spot, having closed 89.2% of its gender gap.
- Finland – Second place, with 86.1% of its gender gap closed.
- Norway – In third, having closed 84.9% of its gender gap.
- New Zealand – Fourth, with a score indicating it has closed 84.4% of its gender gap.
- Sweden – Fifth, having closed 82.3% of its gender gap.
- Namibia – Sixth, a leading country in Sub-Saharan Africa, with 81.6% of its gender gap closed.
- Rwanda – Seventh, also notable for its high ranking from Sub-Saharan Africa, with 80.5% of its gender gap closed.
- Lithuania – Eighth, the highest-ranking country from Eastern Europe and Central Asia, with 80.4% of its gender gap closed.
- Ireland – Ninth, with 79.8% of its gender gap closed.
- Switzerland – Tenth, closing 79.8% of its gender gap.
Global Gender Gap Report 2023 – UPSC Highlights
Global Gender Gap Report 2023 has been released recently by the World Economic Forum (WEF). This is the 17th edition of the Global Gender Gap Report. India is ranked 127th out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Report 2023. In comparison to the 2022 report, India’s overall score increased by eight spots and 1.4 percentage points in 2023.
Since 2006, countries have tracked their progress in reducing gender inequalities through the WEF’s Global Gender Gap Report, which is the longest-running index. The report provides a mechanism for tracking gender disparities in the fields of politics, economics, health, and education and aims to help leaders identify areas that require action.
In this article, we will look into the most recent Global Gender Gap Index Rankings 2023 and the key findings from the WEF Global Gender Gap Report.
Table of Content
- What is the Global Gender Gap Index?
- Objectives of the Global Gender Gap Index
- Key Highlights of the Global Gender Gap Report 2023
- India’s Performance in the Gender Gap Report 2023?
- Initiatives Taken in India to Address the Gender Gap
- Key Highlights of the 2021 Global Gender Gap Report
- Why Global Gender Gap Report is in the News?