Gender inequality in the UK

Statistics report on gender inequality in the United Kingdom

Gender inequality in the UK

This report presents a range of statistics and facts about gender inequality in the United Kingdom. It provides information on women in positions of power, the gender pay gap as well as information on employment.

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Positions of power

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  • Basic Statistic The global gender gap index 2023
  • Basic Statistic Share of female held leadership positions in FTSE companies UK 2022
  • Premium Statistic Proportion of females MPs in the UK Parliament 1979-2019
  • Basic Statistic Number of female MPs in the UK parliament 1979-2019, by party
  • Premium Statistic Proportion of women in government cabinets in the UK 2004-2023

Gender pay gap

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  • Basic Statistic Gender pay gap in the UK 1997-2023
  • Basic Statistic Gender pay gap in the UK 1997-2023, by age
  • Basic Statistic Average annual earnings for full-time employees in the UK 1999-2023, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Average weekly earnings for full-time employees in the UK 1997-2023, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Average full-time hourly wage in the UK 1997-2023, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Average weekly earnings for full-time employees in the UK 2023, by age and gender
  • Premium Statistic Gender pay gap in the UK 2023, by sector

Employment

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  • Basic Statistic Number of people unemployed in the UK 1971-2023, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Unemployment rate in the UK 1971-2023, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Youth unemployment rate in the UK 1992-2023, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Employment rate in the UK 1971-2023, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Number of self-employed workers in the UK 1992-2023, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Overall weekly hours worked in the UK 1971-2023, by gender

Views on gender equality

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  • Basic Statistic Women's opinions on if equal pay has been achieved Great Britain 2024
  • Basic Statistic Women's opinion on progress in gender balance in politics Great Britain 2024
  • Basic Statistic Women's opinion on progress in equality in household responsibilities in Britain 2024
  • Basic Statistic Women's opinion on progress in addressing sexual misconduct Great Britain 2024
  • Premium Statistic Attitudes towards gender equality in Great Britain 2019, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Most important issues faced by women and girls in Great Britain 2019
  • Premium Statistic Actions for achieving gender equality in Great Britain 2019
  • Premium Statistic Confidence in gender equality progressing in Great Britain 2019, by area
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