GLOBAL GENDER GAP REPORT 2013: INDIA RANKED AT 101

Global Gender Gap Report 2013, which was published on 25 October 2013 by World Economic Forum- India was ranked 101 out of 136 countries on Gender Gap index.

In 2012 Report, India secured 105th position in the Gender Gap Index of 135 countries.

The Global Gender Gap Report 2013 Report revealed that world’s gender gaps narrowed slightly in 2013 on the back of “definite if not universal improvements” in economic equality and political participation between the sexes.

The worst performing countries are Yemen (136), Pakisthan (135) and Chad (134).

Global Gender Gap Index 2013- India status- out of 136 countries

1.  India's over all Rank: 101 Place

2.  Political Empowerment: 9th Place

3.  Educational Attainment: 120th Place

4.  Economic Participation and Opportunity: 124th Place

5.  Health and Survival: 135th Place

India also still remains lowest-ranked among the five BRICS nations.

Top ten best performing Countries

Country	Rank
Iceland	1
Finland	2
Norway	3
Sweden	4
Philippines	5
Ireland	6
New Zealand	7
Denmark	8
Switzerland	9
Nicaragua	10