GGGR 2025

Global Gender Gap Report 202566 Note Unweighted averages for 146 economies included in the 2025 Global Gender Gap Index. Classification of tradable sectors is derived from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and includes Electricity & Water Supply, Transportation and Storage, Information and Communication, Financial and Insurance Activities, and other services. Classification of sectors relevant to tradable merchandise is derived from the World Trade Organization (WTO) and includes Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing; Mining and Quarrying; and Manufacturing. Non-tradable sectors’ classification is also derived from UNCTAD, and includes Construction, Wholesale and Retail trade, Accommodation and Food Services Activities, Real Estate Activities, Education, Public Administration and Defense, and Human Health and Social Work Activities.Source World Economic Forum calculations based on International Labour Organization (ILO) 2023 employment figures.Share of female workers employed across tradeable and non-tradable sectors, by income group, 2023FIGURE 2.14 10 02030405060708090100 High-income Upper-middle income Lower-middle income Low-incomeTradable merchandise Non tradable Other tradable 11.1% 19.8% 69.1% 28.8% 15.9% 55.3% 47.1% 11.6% 41.3% 65.7% 6.6% 27.7%