Bosnia and Herzegovina vs United States of America: Gender Inequality Index
Gender Inequality Index over time
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports 0.169 against 0.157 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 0.012.
That makes United States of America's figure about 1.1 times Bosnia and Herzegovina's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 127th and United States of America ranks 124th of 169 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bosnia and Herzegovina | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.1648 | 0.2025 | 0.0378 | United States of America |
| 2020s | 0.1492 | 0.1747 | 0.0255 | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender inequality index, Bosnia and Herzegovina or United States of America?
- United States of America, at 0.169 against 0.157 in Bosnia and Herzegovina as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender inequality index between Bosnia and Herzegovina and United States of America?
- 0.012, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bosnia and Herzegovina and United States of America?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2023.
- How do Bosnia and Herzegovina and United States of America rank globally for gender inequality index?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 127th and United States of America ranks 124th of 169 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) β with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Gender Inequality Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This index captures gender-based disadvantage in reproductive health, empowerment and the labor market; ranges from 0 (full equality) to 1 (maximum inequality), representing the share of potential human development lost because of gender gaps.