Gender Inequality Index in Switzerland

Switzerland: Gender Inequality Index was 0.018 in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
0.018
Change on year
up 5.9%
World rank
160th
of 162 countries
All-time high
0.137
in 1990
All-time low
0.017
in 2021
Years of data
33
1990–2022

Gender Inequality Index in Switzerland, 1990–2022

0.0250.050.0750.10.1251990200620221990: 0.1371991: 0.1351992: 0.131993: 0.1251994: 0.121995: 0.1161996: 0.1071997: 0.1061998: 0.1051999: 0.1082000: 0.1032001: 0.0952002: 0.0932003: 0.0842004: 0.0832005: 0.0792006: 0.0732007: 0.0652008: 0.0622009: 0.0592010: 0.0572011: 0.0542012: 0.0512013: 0.0442014: 0.0422015: 0.0392016: 0.0392017: 0.0342018: 0.0322019: 0.0182020: 0.0182021: 0.0172022: 0.018

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Switzerland recorded 0.018 for gender inequality index in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.9% on the previous year and down 64.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gender inequality index in Switzerland peaked at 0.137 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0.017, in 2021.

That places Switzerland 160th out of 162 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.1189 0.105 0.137 10
2000s 0.0796 0.059 0.103 10
2010s 0.041 0.018 0.057 10
2020s 0.0177 0.017 0.018 3

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 157 Finland 0.032 compare
  2. 158 Netherlands, The 0.025 compare
  3. 159 Sweden 0.023 compare
  4. 161 Norway 0.012 compare
  5. 162 Denmark 0.009 compare

See the full ranking of 162 places β†’

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All data for Switzerland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is gender inequality index in Switzerland?
Gender inequality index in Switzerland was 0.018 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest gender inequality index recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 0.137 in 1990.
What is the lowest gender inequality index recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 0.017 in 2021.
How does Switzerland rank for gender inequality index?
Switzerland ranks 160th out of 162 countries with data for 2022.
Is gender inequality index rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is down 64.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Switzerland data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gender Inequality Index (GII). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Gender Inequality Index (GII)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
162 places, 4,377 data points, 1990–2022
Last refreshed

Data on five composite measures of gender equality.