Congo, Rep. vs Iraq: Gender Inequality Index
Congo, Rep.
0.565
in 2023
Iraq
0.558
in 2023
Congo, Rep. rank
20th
Iraq rank
22nd
Gender Inequality Index over time
- Congo, Rep.
- Iraq
How they compare
Congo, Rep. currently reports 0.565 against 0.558 in Iraq, a difference of 0.007.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Iraq ahead.
Congo, Rep. ranks 20th and Iraq ranks 22nd of 169 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Congo, Rep. averaged higher in 2 and Iraq in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Rep. | Iraq | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6198 | 0.6254 | 0.0056 | Iraq |
| 2010s | 0.616 | 0.5881 | 0.0279 | Congo, Rep. |
| 2020s | 0.58 | 0.5623 | 0.0177 | Congo, Rep. |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender inequality index, Congo, Rep. or Iraq?
- Congo, Rep., at 0.565 against 0.558 in Iraq as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender inequality index between Congo, Rep. and Iraq?
- 0.007, with Congo, Rep. ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Rep. and Iraq?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Congo, Rep. and Iraq rank globally for gender inequality index?
- Congo, Rep. ranks 20th and Iraq ranks 22nd of 169 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – 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 labour market; ranges from 0 (full equality) to 1 (maximum inequality), representing the share of potential human development lost because of gender gaps.