India Retains 131st Rank in Global Gender Gap Index 2026; Iceland Tops
India retained its 131st position in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index 2026, with a gender parity score of 64.5%, below the global average of 69.2%. While India showed progress in educational attainment and slight improvements in economic participation, its score in economic participation and opportunity remains low at 41.2%. Globally, full gender parity is projected to take 120 years, with significant gaps persisting in economic participation and political empowerment. Iceland, Finland, and Norway hold the top three ranks.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 39/100.
Outlets measured: businessstandard, thehindu, economictimes, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 16 Sept, 08:33 am. Other outlets followed.