Global Gender Gap Report 2025 – India’s Performance and Global Context

1. Detailed Concept

The Global Gender Gap Report 2025, released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), measures gender parity across four dimensions:

Economic Participation & Opportunity
Educational Attainment
Health & Survival
Political Empowerment

India is ranked 131 out of 148 countries, with an overall parity score of 64.1%, making it one of the lowest-ranked in South Asia.

2. Data & Facts

India’s 2025 Rankings:

Overall Rank: 131/148 (↓ from 129/146 in 2024)
Overall Parity Score: 64.1%

Economic Participation & Opportunity: 40.7% (↑ by 0.9 percentage points)

Educational Attainment: 97.1% (↑ due to improved literacy and tertiary education parity)
Health & Survival: Improved due to sex ratio and life expectancy parity
Political Empowerment: ↓ from 14.7% to 13.8% in female parliamentary representation

Top Global Performers:

South Asia Comparison:

Country	Rank (2025)	Highlights
Bangladesh	24	+75 ranks, gains in political & economic parity
Nepal	125
Sri Lanka	130	Slightly better than India
India	131	Slight improvement in economy & education
Bhutan	119
Maldives	138
Pakistan	148	Worst performer globally

3. Comparison & Analysis

Dimension	2024	2025	Analysis
Overall Rank	129/146	131/148	Relative decline due to better performance by peers
Economic Opportunity	~39.8%	40.7%	Minor rise in earned income parity
Educational Attainment	~95%	97.1%	Good performance; female literacy, enrollment rise
Health & Survival	Moderate	Improved	Due to better sex ratio & life expectancy parity
Political Empowerment	↓ 14.7%	↓ 13.8%	Regression due to reduced female MP share

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