Africa Narrows Gender Gap by Six Points in 20 Years, but Parity Still 102 Years Away

Africa narrows gender gap by six points in 20 years, but parity still 102 years away

Sub-Saharan Africa has narrowed its overall gender gap by 6.0 percentage points since 2006. Still, at its current pace of read more Africa narrows gender gap by six points in 20 years, but parity still 102 years away

Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa Face 102-Year Wait For Gender Parity – WEF

Nigeria and other economies in Sub-Saharan Africa could face another 102 years before achieving full gender parity if the region continues to progress at its current pace, according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap Report 2026. The report said Sub-Saharan Africa has currently closed 68.8 per cent of its overall gender gap, placing the region sixth globally, but significant disparities remain across economic participation, po…

Africa Needs 102 Years to Close Gender Gap

Sub-Saharan Africa has closed 68.8% of its overall gender gap, but current progress rates suggest the region will not achieve full parity for another 102 years.

Sub-Saharan Africa projected to take 102 years to close gender gap, WEF

Sub-Saharan Africa has closed 68.8% of its overall gender gap, but at the current pace, the region is projected to take another 102 years to achieve full gender parity.