Iceland has been identified as the leading country for women's rights and overall quality of life by Forbes in 2024. The country ranks high in numerous indices, including the Global Gender Gap, Global Peace Index, and World Happiness Report. Notably, it has achieved consistent gender equality, with policies ensuring equal pay and representation in government. The nation’s commitment is demonstrated through its maternal health policies, offering substantial paid leave to parents, and by maintaining a significant percentage of female parliament members. Denmark follows closely on the list.
Iceland has been the most consistently gender-equal country in the world for the last 15 years according to the GGG and the only country to ever score higher than 90 percent in this report.
The country has implemented policies aimed at preventing gender discrimination, such as a 2018 law that imposes daily fines on companies with 25 or more employees who fail to pay equal wages for equal work.
Iceland excels in maternal health care with 13 weeks of paid maternity leave and additional 26 weeks for each parent—all paid at 80 percent.
Forbes states that Iceland offers the best quality of life and protections for women in the world, considering several prestigious rankings for 2024.
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