Pakistan has shown significant improvement in its performance on the Global Gender Gap Report 2023, according to the latest findings released Friday by the World Economic Forum. The annual report, which assesses gender equality across various sectors, highlights achievements as well as areas for further improvement.
With an overall ranking of 142nd out of 146 economies, Pakistan has reached its highest score since 2006, achieving 57.5% gender parity. Notably, the country has made considerable progress in the Economic Participation and Opportunity subindex, with a 5.1 percentage point increase in the last decade, bringing parity to 36.2%. Although this level of parity remains one of the lowest globally, Pakistan has shown broad progress across all indicators in this subindex, particularly in the representation of women in technical roles and wage equality for similar work.
Pakistan’s performance on the Global Gender Gap Report 2023 reflects a mix of progress and persistent challenges. While the country has made notable improvements in certain areas, such as education and health, there are still significant gender disparities that need to be addressed in economic and political empowerment. Pakistan has achieved its highest overall score since 2006, indicating a commitment to advancing gender equality. However, continued efforts are necessary to bridge the gender gap, particularly in economic participation, political representation, and senior leadership roles.
