China Reclaims Top 100 Spot in Global Gender Parity Rankings After Decade

China has re-entered the top 100 in the Global Gender Gap Report, rising to 96th place from 103rd last year. This improvement is attributed to better performance in economic participation and opportunity, closing 69.9% of the gender gap. China now ranks higher than regional counterparts such as South Korea, Japan, and India.

Key facts

• China re-entered the top 100 in the Global Gender Gap Report for the first time since 2016.
• China's ranking improved to 96th place from 103rd last year.
• China closed 69.9% of its gender gap in 2025.
• China's ranking is higher than South Korea (101), Japan (117), and India (131).

Sources

• South China Morning Post