5 Most Egalitarian Countries in the World

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1. Norway

Average Rank: 2

Norway is a global leader in gender equality and has, thus, both societal prosperity and financial growth. Women’s important participation in the workforce has contributed substantially to the country’s GDP, with a 10% boost attributed to increased female employment between 1973 and 2013. Government policies, like shared parental leave, help women’s career opportunities and increase fathers’ involvement in childcare. The legislation mandates that 40% of boards in public limited companies include women to gender balance in leadership roles. Norway is the most egalitarian country in the world.


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