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International Gender Progress Data
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This dataset provides a robust measure of gender inequality across countries, capturing gender disparities in health, education, and economic opportunities. Developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), it measures gender inequality by analysing indicators related to health, empowerment, and labour market participation. It is designed to help understand gender disparities across societies.
Columns
- Country: The name of the country.
- Human_development: The human development category, ranging from Low to Very High.
- GII: The Gender Inequality Index score.
- Rank: The country's rank based on its GII score.
- Maternal_mortality: The maternal mortality ratio, expressed as deaths per 100,000 live births.
- Adolescent_birth_rate: The adolescent birth rate, indicating births per 1,000 women aged 15–19.
- Seats_parliament: The share of seats in parliament held by women, as a percentage.
- F_secondary_educ: The percentage of females aged 25 and older with at least some secondary education.
- M_secondary_educ: The percentage of males aged 25 and older with at least some secondary education.
- F_Labour_force: The female labour force participation rate, as a percentage of women aged 15 and older.
- M_Labour_force: The male labour force participation rate, as a percentage of men aged 15 and older.
Distribution
The dataset is typically provided in CSV format, with the specific file named
Gender_Inequality_Index.csv. It has a size of 11.08 kB and includes 11 columns. The dataset contains information for over 190 countries, specifically for the year 2021. While there are 195 country entries, the number of valid records varies by column; for instance, the GII column contains 170 valid entries, and education and labour force columns have 177 and 180 valid entries respectively.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing global gender disparities.
- Assessing progress and challenges in gender equality initiatives.
- Conducting research on health, education, and economic empowerment trends.
- Informing policy development related to gender and development.
Coverage
The dataset covers countries globally, with data available for over 190 nations. The data specifically pertains to the year 2021, and the dataset is expected to be updated annually. It focuses on gender-specific indicators, including those relevant to women aged 15–19, and both females and males aged 15 and older or 25 and older, depending on the indicator.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is valuable for:
- Researchers: For academic studies on gender, development, and social inequality.
- Policy Analysts: For evaluating national policies and informing new interventions related to gender equality.
- Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs): For advocacy, program planning, and impact assessment in areas of women's rights and development.
- Data Analysts: For exploring statistical trends and patterns in global gender indicators.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Gender Disparity Indicators 2021
- UNDP Gender Inequality Metrics
- International Gender Progress Data
- Country Gender Equality Index
Attributes
Original Data Source: International Gender Progress Data
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