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WEF Global Gender Gap Index 2025: India Ranks 131

13 June 20251 min read
REPORTS & INDEXESWEF GlobalGender Gap Index2025: India Ranks13113 June 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India slipped two places in the WEF ranking though its parity score edged up by 0.3 points.

Key facts

  • Top five: Iceland, Finland, Norway, United Kingdom, New Zealand.
  • Economic participation: female labour force share 45.9%, unchanged.
  • Education parity: 97.1%.
  • Health: better birth sex ratio and healthy life expectancy.
  • Politics: no major gain, among the weakest areas.

Concerns

Structural gaps remain in wages and leadership despite progress in education and health.

Exam angle

  • Publisher: World Economic Forum; India 131/148.
  • Best in South Asia: Bangladesh (24th).

Test yourself

1. What was India's rank in the WEF Global Gender Gap Report 2025?

India ranked 131 out of 148 countries.

2. Which country topped the WEF Global Gender Gap Report 2025?

Iceland was first for the 16th year running.

3. Which South Asian country was the best performer at rank 24 in the 2025 gender gap report?

Bangladesh jumped 75 places to rank 24.

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