Global opinions on when gender equality will be achieved

In 32 countries worldwide, more than half of both women and men believe that equality between men and women will be achieved within their lifetime. Interestingly, the share was highest in the Untied Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, two countries usually not associated with high levels of gender equality. On the other hand, people were most pessimistic in the East Asian countries Japan and South Korea. In the former, only 21 percent of women believed that gender equality will be achieved within their lifetime.

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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: Equality between men and women will be achieved in my lifetime".

Shows share who agree somewhat or strongly.

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