Gender Inequality

The gender gap in science and technology, in numbers

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Women continue to be under-represented in STEM subjects. Image: REUTERS/Manuel Balce Ceneta/Pool

Natalie Marchant
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Share of women in top 20 countries for share of professionals with AI skills.
Singapore, Italy and South Africa have the highest percentage of female professionals with AI skills. Image: UNESCO Science Report 2021
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The proportion of venture capital given to startups founded by women is low, and falling. Image: Harvard Business Review/Crunchbase
Gender gaps in emerging jobs
Women are experiencing a gender gap in a number of STEM professions. Image: Global Gender Gap Report 2021
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