SDG 05: Gender Equality

Here’s what women’s entrepreneurship looks like around the world

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The number of women entrepreneurs is increasing around the world. Image: Unsplash/Mapbox

Victoria Masterson
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Women entrepreneurship is rising – but men still own two-thirds of businesses globally.
Women entrepreneurship is rising – but men still own two-thirds of businesses globally. Image: World Bank

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The global gender gap is closing, but slowly. Image: World Economic Forum

The state of gender gaps subindex women entrepreneurs economic opportunities
The global gender gap in women’s economic opportunity and attainment is still 150 years away. Image: World Economic Forum

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