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India Plummets in Global Gender Gap; Bangladesh Rises

6/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

India has fallen to 131st out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum's 2025 Global Gender Gap Report, a two-spot drop from last year. Despite a gender parity score of 64.1% reflecting minor gains in economic participation and education, the nation struggles with political empowerment. Meanwhile, Bangladesh shines in South Asia, securing the 24th position globally.

History

Historical Context

The 2015 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals aimed to achieve gender equality by 2030, highlighting women's empowerment. In 2013, India's gender pay gap was estimated at 24.81%, with a gender parity score of 64.1%, ranking 131st out of 148 countries. In contrast, Bangladesh ranked 24th, emphasizing the urgent need for India to address systemic barriers to women's economic participation and political empowerment.

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Story summary

India has fallen to 131st out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum's 2025 Global Gender Gap Report, a two-spot drop from last year. Despite a gender parity score of 64.1% reflecting minor gains in economic participation and education, the nation struggles with political empowerment. Meanwhile, Bangladesh shines in South Asia, securing the 24th position globally.

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