India ranked 129th in Global Gender Gap Index

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India has slipped two places to the 129th position in the Global Gender Gap Index.

An Overview of the News

• Among South Asian countries, India ranks fifth, behind Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan, with Pakistan ranked last.

• India demonstrates notable gender parity in secondary education enrollment and political empowerment.

• India secures the 10th position for the number of years with female/male heads of state in the last 50 years.

• However, India's overall gender gap closure has slightly declined to 64.1% in 2024 from 64.2% last year.

Top 10: The Global Gender Gap Index 2024 rankings

1. Iceland

2. Finland

3. Norway

4. New Zealand

5. Sweden

6. Nicaragua

7. Germany

8. Namibia

9. Ireland

10. Spain

Bottom 5: The Global Gender Gap Index 2024 rankings

1. Sudan 146 Rank

2. Pakistan 145 Rank

3. Chad 144 Rank

4. Iran (Islamic Republic of) 143 Rank

5. Guinea 142 Rank

About Global Gender Gap Report

• The Global Gender Gap Report, initiated by the World Economic Forum in 2006, evaluates gender equality worldwide.

• It measures how resources and opportunities are distributed among men and women within countries.

• The report aims to raise awareness and foster dialogue among policymakers by highlighting role model countries in equitable resource allocation.

• According to the 2023 report, it will take 131 years to close the global gender gap.