The SDG Gender Index assigns an overall score per country. A score closer to dark green represents greater gender equality relative to the other countries in the group and based on the measures chosen.
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Together, we’re telling a story of global progress for girls and women, and equipping gender equality advocates with the evidence necessary to influence policymakers on the gender equality elements of the SDGs. We’re a fifth of the way through the SDG period, so now is the moment to ask – are we on track?
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Colombia has the highest overall Index score, scoring well on SDG 1 and SDG 7. There is room for improvement on several SDGs, most notably on SDG 16.
El Salvador scored well on SDG 3, SDG 6 and SDG 7, but had several weak points in the Index, including on SDG 5 and SDG 16.
India scored well on SDG 10, with the lowest levels of income inequality, but lags behind on SDG 13 on climate change.
Indonesia had the highest score for SDG 4 on education and the lowest score on SDG 10 for the extent to which gender equality is reflected in its constitution.
Kenya has a strong Index score for SDG 5 on gender equality, yet has areas of weakness in several goals including SDG 3 on health.
Senegal has some areas of relative strength in the Index, including SDG 13, yet has significant challenges in goals like SDG 1 and SDG 4.
The new SDG Gender Index measures the gender equality promises that governments have made across most of the SDGs. The Index is an advocacy tool driven by advocates, for advocates, and let's you discover the world of gender equality through a data lens!
Go to the DataClick on one or several of the SDG icons below or explore by theme to learn more about why and how gender equality links to your area of interest!
Who are the girls and women behind the data, and how are they turning evidence into action? Read their stories!
Sukaesih experienced gender based violence in her marriage for six years. She joined a community women’s group to help girls in her situation and to push for better access to government services.
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My name is Aggry. I am a champion for female empowerment and increasing women’s participation in leadership roles here in Kakamega in the west of Kenya.
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Rekha (32) joined Video Volunteers as a way to highlight issues related to gender based violence and discrimination taking place in her hometown in India.
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As a result of her experiences in the height of the armed conflict in Colombia, Margarita has dedicated her life to fighting for women’s rights and liberties.
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