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 61.3 out of 100 points, Portugal ranks 16th in the EU on the Gender Equality Index. Its score is 6.6 points below the EU’s score.
Since 2010, Portugal’s score has increased by 7.6 points. The country is progressing towards gender equality faster than other EU Member States. Its ranking has improved by four places since 2010.
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