India stays 131st in Global Gender Gap Index 2026
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The World Economic Forum’s 2026 Global Gender Gap Index shows India unchanged at 131st place out of 145 countries, with only 14 nations ranked lower. The report notes India’s Economic Participation and Opportunity subindex score rose to 41.2%, a 0.5‑point increase from the previous edition, yet remains 3.5 points below its best 2013 result. Iceland remains the world’s top-ranked country on the index.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Mid-Day
Sources
- India retains 131st rank in Global Gender Gap Index 2026, WEF report shows — Mid-Day (center)
- India's rank on Global Gender Gap Index unchanged at 131; Iceland retains top spot — The Hindu (left-leaning)