SIGI 2009 at a glance: The map shows each country's ranking in the 2009 Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI). Click on a country to read about gender equality and social institutions.
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| SIGI Rank | Country | SIGI Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paraguay | 0.0024832 |
| 2 | Croatia | 0.00333 |
| 3 | Kazakhstan | 0.0034778 |
| 4 | Argentina | 0.0037899 |
| 5 | Costa Rica | 0.0070934 |
In many countries of the world, traditions and social norms restrict women’s empowerment. The OECD Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI) offers a tool to measure these hidden instances of gender discrimination. Drawing on 12 innovative indicators, the index captures the underlying reasons for existing gender gaps. SIGI indicators are based on an in-depth assessment of the situation of women and men in 124 low- and middle income countries, 102 of which are ranked based on their performance in social institutions. Find out more about:
The SIGI shows that women in many parts of the world face high discrimination in social institutions. Inequalities are particularly pronounced in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa region. Many of the world’s worst performers are situated in the belt that stretches from Mali to Pakistan, with Sudan, Afghanistan and Sierra Leone being at the bottom of the ranking.
Relatively low inequalities in social institutions can be observed in Latin America, Eastern Europe and Central Asia – among 102 developing countries Paraguay, Croatia and Kazakhstan score best. Both high and low performers can be found in the East Asia and Pacific region. More details:
