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.

Further information

Explore the Gender Equality Index 2020

Gender Equality Index 2020: Digitalisation and the future of work

Gender Equality Index 2020: factsheets for all EU countries

Press release: Can we wait 60 years for gender equality?

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