Gender Inequality Index 2022

Creator: Kizley Benedict

Insights

The Gender Inequality Index (GII) is a measure of gender disparity that was introduced by the UNDP in 2010. It is a composite measure that quantifies the loss of achievement within a country due to gender inequality. It uses three dimensions to measure opportunity cost: reproductive health, empowerment, and labor market participation.

• The global average GII value in 2022 was 0.47, indicating that women, on average, achieve only 53% of the outcomes that men do.

• The Nordic countries, including Iceland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark, have the lowest GII values in the world, indicating high levels of gender equality.

• Sub-Saharan Africa (55.2%) has the highest GII values, indicating the most significant gender inequalities.

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