The Global Gender Gap Index is an annual report published by the World Economic Forum that measures gender parity across four dimensions: economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment.
The 2023 report found that the global gender gap has closed by 68.1%. This represents a slight improvement from 2022, but it still means that it will take 132 years to reach full parity.
The report found that the biggest gaps are in the areas of economic participation and opportunity, and political empowerment. In terms of economic participation, women still earn less than men for doing the same work, and they are less likely to be represented in senior leadership positions. In terms of political empowerment, women make up only 26% of parliamentarians worldwide.
There are some bright spots, however. The report found that the gender gap in health and survival has almost closed, and that there has been some progress in terms of educational attainment.
The report concludes by calling for urgent action to close the gender gap. It argues that gender parity is essential for economic growth, social stability, and human development.
Here are some of the key findings from the 2023 Global Gender Gap Index:
- Iceland is the most gender-equal country in the world, followed by Finland, Norway, and New Zealand.
- The United States ranks 53rd, down from 49th in 2022.
- India ranks 122nd, up from 140th in 2022.
- Pakistan ranked 145 out of 146 countries
- The biggest gaps are in the areas of economic participation and opportunity, and political empowerment.
- The gender gap in health and survival has almost closed.
- There has been some progress in terms of educational attainment.
- The Global Gender Gap Index is a valuable tool for tracking progress on gender equality. It is also a reminder that there is still a long way to go before we achieve full parity.
Pakistan Ranks Near Bottom of Global Gender Gap Index
Pakistan has been ranked near the bottom of both the regional and global rankings in the 2023 Global Gender Gap Index. The report, which was released on Wednesday, found that Pakistan ranked 142 out of 146 countries. Only Iran, Algeria, Chad, and Afghanistan ranked lower.
The report found that Pakistan has made some progress in recent years, particularly in the area of economic participation and opportunities. The country’s score on this sub-index has improved by 5.1 percentage points in the last decade, to 36.2%. However, this level of parity remains one of the lowest globally.
The report also found that Pakistan has made little progress in the areas of political empowerment and health and survival. The country’s score on the political empowerment sub-index is just 22%, and its score on the health and survival sub-index is 95.8%.
The report’s findings highlight the need for further action to improve gender equality in Pakistan. The government should focus on increasing women’s participation in the economy, improving their access to education and healthcare, and promoting their political participation.
Pakistan has made some progress in recent years, particularly in the area of economic participation and opportunities.However, Pakistan has made little progress in the areas of political empowerment and health and survival. The government should focus on increasing women’s participation in the economy, improving their access to education and healthcare, and promoting their political participation.
What can we do to close the gender gap?
There are a number of things that can be done to close the gender gap. These include:
- Investing in education and training for women and girls.
- Promoting equal pay for equal work.
Enabling women to participate fully in the economy. - Increasing the number of women in leadership positions.
- Addressing the root causes of gender discrimination.
Closing the gender gap is essential for economic growth, social stability, and human development. It is a challenge that we must all work together to overcome.