EU Gender Equality Progress Remains Slow, New Index Shows

The 2024 EIGE Gender Equality Index reveals minimal improvement across EU nations, with significant disparities persisting.

The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) reported a 0.8-point increase in the EU Gender Equality Index, reaching 71 out of 100 in 2024.
The index evaluates gender equality across six key areas: work, money, knowledge, time, power, and health, using data from all 27 EU member states.
Sweden ranked highest with 82 points, while Romania recorded the lowest score; Germany scored 72, slightly above the EU average, placing it tenth overall.
Progress in gender equality remains fragile, with the EIGE warning that political and economic uncertainties could hinder further advancements.
Persistent challenges include gender disparities in unpaid caregiving and stagnation in workplace equality, particularly among couples with children.