Global opinions on achieving gender equality

More than half of people in 32 countries all over the world expect that gender equality will be achieved within their lifetime. On the other hand, nearly one third of the respondents disagreed with this statement. People were most optimistic about achieving gender equality in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Share of respondents who think that equality between men and women will be achieved within their lifetime as of 2023

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Release date

March 2023

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Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

December 22, 2022 to January 6, 2023

Number of respondents

22,508 across 32 countries*

Age group

16-74 years

Method of interview

Online panel

Supplementary notes

The original question was framed as follows: "Below is a list of statements. For each, please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, somewhat agree, or strongly agree."

*The countries included in the survey were: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China (mainland), Colombia, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, the UAE, the Untied Kingdom, and the U.S.

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