The WEF Global Gender Gap Report 2025 shows the world has closed 68.5% of the gender gap, but progress remains uneven and slow. At the current pace, full parity will take over 130 years. Education and health gaps are nearly closed, yet economic and political participation continue to lag, with women underrepresented in leadership and STEM fields. Regional differences persist, with Nordic countries leading and others facing widening divides. The report calls for stronger policies on childcare, parental leave, pay equity, and skills development. Accelerating gender parity is framed as both a moral and economic imperative for inclusive growth.

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