With 63.5 out of 100 points, Italy ranks 14th in the EU on the Gender Equality Index. Its score is 4.4 points lower than the EU’s score.

Since 2010, Italy’s score has increased by 10.2 points (+ 0.5 points since 2017). Italy is progressing towards gender equality at a faster pace than other EU Member States. Its ranking has improved by eight 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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