The UK is among the worst performing EU states on improvements to gender equality

Gender equality index score by members of the EU-28

Italy

12

Difference in points between 2005-2015

Cyprus

9

France

6

Netherlands

Greece

3

EU-28

Gender equality score 2015

Finland

UK

0

40

60

80

Czech

Republic

Slovakia

Italy is the most improved country – up 12.9 points in the past 10 years to reach 14 out of 28

12

Difference in points between 2005-2015

Cyprus

9

France

6

Netherlands

EU-28

Sweden

Greece

3

Finland

Gender equality score 2015

UK

0

40

60

80

Czech

Republic

Slovakia

Guardian graphic | Source: Gender Equality Index 2017