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Income and equity are not directly related

Examining the variations in relation to income levels we find that low-income countries have not progressed. However, the differences between countries with high, middle and lower-middle incomes are not significant, which confirms that the relation between a country's income and gender equity is not direct.

GEI percentage variation by income group (2004-2007)

Income group

GEI 2004 - 2007: Percentage variation

High Income

3.21

High Income (no OECD)

3

Upper-Middle Income

1.32

Lower-Middle Income

2.78

Low Income

-0.27

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