GENERAL16 Sept 2026
India retains 131st rank in Global Gender Gap Index 2026, Iceland on top
India stayed at 131st place in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index 2026, out of 145 countries, with Iceland, Finland and Norway on top. India's gender parity score is 64.5 per cent, below the global 69.2 per cent. Only 14 countries rank below India. Business owners should note this when planning hiring and diversity goals. Full parity is still 120 years away.
Key Statutory Highlights
- India retained the 131st rank among 145 countries in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index 2026.
- India's progress towards gender parity stood at 64.5 per cent, below the global average of 69.2 per cent.
- Iceland, Finland and Norway held the top three slots, while Chad was the lowest-ranked country, with Iran and Pakistan in the bottom three.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Keep your hiring, pay and promotion records clear and consistent, and review them periodically with a diversity lens. This index shows a broad national trend, so it does not by itself decide any compliance position for your business.
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