Tools to explore the data
Country performance on the SDG Gender Index can be visualized using four different tools. Click on any tool below to open the visualization.
These tools provide country rankings, overall index scores, 14 individual SDG scores (e.g., SDG 3 on health, SDG 5 on gender equality, SDG 8 on work, etc.) and 56 indicator scores that make up the Index.
For more information about the definitions and sources of the indicators and the methodology that underlies the Index scores, see the About the Index page.
Global Rankings
Ranking enables and brings attention to gender equality more broadly, highlighting specific issues by comparing Index scores of countries around the world for each SDG.
Use toolHeat map of Index scores by SDG
The heat map provides a quick visual on how a country is performing on gender equality across each of the SDG goals.
Use toolCountry profile by SDG
The country profile provides a intuitive diagnostic for gender equality that uses three different benchmarks.
Use toolIndicator scores by SDG
Explore the drivers of change for country’s different SDG goal scores and identify why the score has changed by checking which indicators have improved or gotten worse since 2015.
Use toolRead the full report.
Download and read the full report to get a detailed picture of the ground gained and lost from 2015 to 2020.