List RulesThe safest countries for female citizens to work and lead happy, productive lives
List of the best countries for women ranked from best to worst. When determining which country is the best for women, many factors must be taken into consideration. Are women being treated equally to men in the workplace? Do ladies have good access to healthcare? Is safety a concern for females when they are alone? These questions and more must be answered when determining which country is the best for women.
Workplace equality is an important issue for women in all developed nations. In 2013, The Economist created a “Glass Ceiling Index” that placed New Zealand at the top of the list of best countries for working women. Norway and Sweden also appeared high on the positive list with the U.S. landing in the 12th best position.
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development points out that Bulgaria is the best country for women when it comes to maternity leave, offering more than 56 weeks of paid time off. Norwegian women spend the least amount of time doing housework in their free time and the women of Japan experience the least amount of domestic violence.
With all things considered, which country would you rank as the best for women? Vote on this list and let your voice be heard.1
26775Finland
Helsinki2
28376Switzerland
Bern3
27375Denmark
Copenhagen4
27582Iceland
Reykjavik5
30798Canada
Ottawa6
31581Netherlands
Amsterdam7
29090New Zealand
Wellington8
26682Australia
Canberra9
27043Cyprus
Nicosia10
2302811
27488Norway
Oslo12
30484Iran
Tehran13
29999Brazil
Brasília14
30092Puerto Rico
San Juan15
29398Portugal
Lisbon16
324106Madagascar
Antananarivo17
24071Latvia
Riga18
28499Sweden
Stockholm19
345131South Korea
Seoul20
25982Spain
Madrid21
304109Bhutan
Thimphu22
342123Philippines
Manila23
25483Hungary
Budapest24
324115South Africa
Bloemfontein, Cape Town25
301103Ecuador
Quito