In 2021, Argentina scored 0.639 in the gender gap index area of economic participation and opportunity. This means that women are at a 36 percent disadvantage in the economy in comparison to men. More specifically, the country had a score of 0.57 in wage equality for similar work. This shows a gender pay gap of approximately 43 percent (women are 43 percent less likely than men to receive an equal wage for similar work). Overall, Argentina's gender gap index has slightly improved since 2020.
Gender gap index in the area of economic participation and opportunity in Argentina in 2021, by category
* Based on constant international U.S. dollars at 2017 values.
** Including other indicators which are not shown in the graph.
Figures have been rounded. The index scores shown in the graph may slightly differ to the original three-decimal scores.
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World Economic Forum. (March 30, 2021). Gender gap index in the area of economic participation and opportunity in Argentina in 2021, by category [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 28, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/803761/argentina-gender-gap-labor-market-category/
World Economic Forum. "Gender gap index in the area of economic participation and opportunity in Argentina in 2021, by category." Chart. March 30, 2021. Statista. Accessed June 28, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/803761/argentina-gender-gap-labor-market-category/
World Economic Forum. (2021). Gender gap index in the area of economic participation and opportunity in Argentina in 2021, by category. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 28, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/803761/argentina-gender-gap-labor-market-category/
World Economic Forum. "Gender Gap Index in The Area of Economic Participation and Opportunity in Argentina in 2021, by Category." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Mar 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/803761/argentina-gender-gap-labor-market-category/
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