Women in Denmark
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The modern-day character and the historical status of women in Denmark has been influenced by their own involvement in women's movements and political participation in the history of Denmark. Their mark can be seen in the fields of politics, women's suffrage, and literature, among others.
Overview of the status of women in Denmark
![]() Painting by Anna Ancher. Interior with the Painter's Daughter Helga Sewing, 1890 | |
General Statistics | |
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Women in parliament | 39.1% (2013) |
Women over 25 with secondary education | 95.5% (2012) |
Women in labour force | 70.4% (employment rate OECD definition, 2015)[1] |
Gender Inequality Index[2] | |
Value | 0.013 (2021) |
Rank | 1st out of 191 |
Global Gender Gap Index[3] | |
Value | 0.764 (2022) |
Rank | 32nd out of 146 |
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