India's Standing in the Global Gender Gap Index 2025: A Comprehensive Analytical Review

Dr. Siddaraju VG

Abstract: The Global Gender Gap Index 2025 provides critical insights into the progress and setbacks countries experience in reducing gender disparities across four key dimensions: economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment. This study presents an in-depth analysis of India?s performance in the 2025 edition, drawing on comparative data from the 2024 and 2025 reports. Adopting a descriptive-analytical approach, the paper evaluates India?s sub-index scores, ranks, and year-on-year changes, supported by demographic and socio-economic indicators for contextual understanding. While India has demonstrated progress in educational enrolment and health outcomes, its overall rank remains low at 131 out of 148 countries. Persistent gaps in female labour force participation, wage equality, leadership roles, and political representation reflect deep-rooted structural and cultural barriers. The study underscores the urgent need for gender-sensitive policy reforms, inclusive economic strategies, and institutional interventions to accelerate progress toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.

Keywords: Gender Inequality, Economic Participation, Political Empowerment, Education, Health

How to Cite?: Dr. Siddaraju VG, "India's Standing in the Global Gender Gap Index 2025: A Comprehensive Analytical Review", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1506-1511, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25724152956, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25724152956