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How successful is Europe at closing the gender gap between men and women?

Europe continues to be a global leader when it comes to what is possible for men and women, but huge gaps exist between European countries, and full equality remains a very distant reality.

  • Europe ranks first globally in narrowing gender gap, with 75.7% closed
  • Iceland leads in Europe, closing 90% of its gender gap
  • Disparities persist, with Eastern European nations lagging significantly

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