Iceland has retained first place in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index for the 17th consecutive year.
According to the 2026 report, 93% of the country’s measured gender gap has been closed.
It remains the only economy above 90% overall, ahead of Finland at 87.2% and Norway at 85.7%.
Meanwhile, the report identifies continuing gaps in economic participation, senior leadership and earnings.
Iceland Closes 93% of Measured Gender Gap, While Economic Participation Remains Its Weakest Area Iceland ranks first globally for the 17th consecutive year with 93% of its gender gap closed.
Finland ranks second at 87.2% and Norway third at 85.7%.
Economic participation remains Iceland’s weakest of the four measured areas, despite gains over the past year.
Political Representation Leads While Economic Gaps Remain Iceland’s overall score rose by....
