Malaysia vs Slovakia: Gender Inequality Index
Malaysia
0.172
in 2023
Slovakia
0.176
in 2023
Malaysia rank
123rd
Slovakia rank
122nd
Gender Inequality Index over time
- Malaysia
- Slovakia
How they compare
Slovakia currently reports 0.176 against 0.172 in Malaysia, a difference of 0.004.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Malaysia ahead.
Malaysia ranks 123rd and Slovakia ranks 122nd of 169 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 3 and Slovakia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Slovakia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.3565 | 0.2494 | 0.1071 | Malaysia |
| 2000s | 0.2799 | 0.1913 | 0.0886 | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 0.2314 | 0.1937 | 0.0377 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 0.175 | 0.1787 | 0.0038 | Slovakia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender inequality index, Malaysia or Slovakia?
- Slovakia, at 0.176 against 0.172 in Malaysia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender inequality index between Malaysia and Slovakia?
- 0.004, with Slovakia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Slovakia?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Malaysia and Slovakia rank globally for gender inequality index?
- Malaysia ranks 123rd and Slovakia ranks 122nd 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 labor market; ranges from 0 (full equality) to 1 (maximum inequality), representing the share of potential human development lost because of gender gaps.