Global Gender Gap Report 2021: Most Gender Equal Country
The Global Gender Gap Report is released annually by the World Economic Forum (WEF) to track progress on gender equality across countries.
The report measures gender parity across four key dimensions: Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment.
Based on the findings of the Global Gender Gap Report 2021:
- Iceland was ranked as the most gender-equal country in the world.
Iceland has maintained this top position for several consecutive years, indicating sustained progress in closing gender gaps. While other countries like Finland, Sweden, and Norway also perform strongly in gender equality metrics, Iceland leads according to this specific report.
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