International Women's Day 2025: Key Insights from the Glass-Ceiling Index
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | International Women's Day (IWD) celebrated on March 8. |
| Purpose | Recognize women's achievements in cultural, political, and socio-economic spheres; assess gender equality progress. |
| Glass-Ceiling Index 2025 | Compiled by The Economist; ranks countries for workplace gender equality. |
| Top Country | Sweden reclaims the top spot, surpassing Iceland. |
| Bottom Countries | Japan, Turkey, and South Korea struggle with systemic gender inequality. |
| Women's Parliamentary Representation | Global average: 34%. Japan: 16%, Britain: 41%, U.S.: 28.7%. |
| Women on Corporate Boards | Global average: 33%. |
| Labour-Force Participation | Women: 66.6%, Men: 81%. |
| Key Highlights | France leads due to progressive policies; New Zealand improved the most; Nordic nations maintain high rankings. |
| South Korea's Progress | Ranked 28th, up due to new policies reducing wage gaps and increasing workforce participation. |
| Turkey's Position | Ranks as the worst country for working women due to systemic bias and insufficient protections. |