India's rank on Global Gender Gap Index unchanged at 131; Iceland retains top spot
What to know about India's rank on Global Gender Gap Index unchanged at 131; Iceland retains top spot
India retained the 131st rank on the Global Gender Gap Index 2026 released by the World Economic Forum on Wednesday (September 16, 2026), with Iceland, Finland and Norway maintaining their top three slots respectively.
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What happened
India retained the 131st rank on the Global Gender Gap Index 2026 released by the World Economic Forum on Wednesday (September 16, 2026), with Iceland, Finland and Norway maintaining their top three slots respectively.
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Common ground
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