The methodology of the Gender Equality Index was updated in 2025. Comparing scores published before 2025 with the new ones is not reliable. Recalculated data for earlier years, where available, is included in the Gender Equality Index 2025 report.
With 72.2 out of 100 points, Ireland ranks 7th in the EU on the Gender Equality Index. Its score is 4.3 points above the EU’s score.
Since 2010, Ireland’s score has increased by 6.8 points (+ 0.9 points since 2017). Ireland has progressed faster than the EU and improved its position by two places since 2010.
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