5 Worst Countries for Gender Equality

In this article, we take a look at the 5 worst countries for gender equality. If you would like to take a look at our detailed analysis of the economic impact of gender inequality, you can go to the 25 Worst Countries for Gender Equality. 

05. Afghanistan

GII Score: 0.665

GDI Score: 0.622 (Group 5)

In 2018, 34.7% of Afghan women aged 15-49 reported that they had been subjected to intimate partner violence in the last 12 months. The unemployment rate for women is 10.1%, whereas 71.5% of the female adult population lives in severe food insecurity. In the private sector, only 4.1% of managerial seats are held by women.