New Zealand vs Poland: Gender Inequality Index
New Zealand
0.082
in 2023
Poland
0.081
in 2023
New Zealand rank
140th
Poland rank
141st
Gender Inequality Index over time
- New Zealand
- Poland
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 0.082 against 0.081 in Poland, a difference of 0.001.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Poland ahead.
New Zealand ranks 140th and Poland ranks 141st of 169 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 1 and Poland in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Poland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.2123 | 0.2456 | 0.0333 | Poland |
| 2000s | 0.1739 | 0.1679 | 0.006 | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 0.1341 | 0.1382 | 0.0041 | Poland |
| 2020s | 0.081 | 0.0867 | 0.0057 | Poland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gender inequality index, New Zealand or Poland?
- New Zealand, at 0.082 against 0.081 in Poland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gender inequality index between New Zealand and Poland?
- 0.001, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Poland?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do New Zealand and Poland rank globally for gender inequality index?
- New Zealand ranks 140th and Poland ranks 141st 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.
Individual pages
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.