A recent index shows progress towards gender parity, but full equality remains distant. Nearly every economy has made some gains since 2006. The top spots are held by a few countries, with several others lagging behind.

Some countries have made little progress, and are ranked low on the index. A total of 145 countries were ranked, with a few at the bottom.

Further details on the index and its findings are available, including the ranking of specific countries and the overall trend towards gender parity.