Gender Inequality Index in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Gender Inequality Index was 0.035 in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
0.035
Change on year
down 16.7%
World rank
156th
of 162 countries
All-time high
0.766
in 1996
All-time low
0.03
in 2020
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Gender Inequality Index in United Arab Emirates, 1995–2022

00.20.40.60.81995200820221995: 0.7631996: 0.7661997: 0.7641998: 0.7561999: 0.752000: 0.752001: 0.7442002: 0.7412003: 0.732004: 0.7272005: 0.7132006: 0.3232007: 0.2082008: 0.1922009: 0.1852010: 0.1772011: 0.1852012: 0.1772013: 0.1682014: 0.1592015: 0.1352016: 0.1282017: 0.1122018: 0.0992019: 0.0452020: 0.032021: 0.0422022: 0.035

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

United Arab Emirates recorded 0.035 for gender inequality index in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.7% on the previous year and down 80.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gender inequality index in United Arab Emirates peaked at 0.766 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0.03, in 2020.

United Arab Emirates ranks 156th of 162 countries on this measure, 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 0.7598 0.75 0.766 5
2000s 0.5313 0.185 0.75 10
2010s 0.1385 0.045 0.185 10
2020s 0.0357 0.03 0.042 3

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 153 Luxembourg 0.043 compare
  2. 154 Iceland 0.039 compare
  3. 155 Singapore 0.036 compare
  4. 157 Finland 0.032 compare
  5. 158 Netherlands 0.025 compare
  6. 159 Sweden 0.023 compare

See the full ranking of 162 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is gender inequality index in United Arab Emirates?
Gender inequality index in United Arab Emirates was 0.035 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest gender inequality index recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 0.766 in 1996.
What is the lowest gender inequality index recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 0.03 in 2020.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for gender inequality index?
United Arab Emirates ranks 156th out of 162 countries with data for 2022.
Is gender inequality index rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is down 80.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.