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
30081Switzerland
Bern2
30082Denmark
Copenhagen3
29084Finland
Helsinki4
29790Iceland
Reykjavik5
318107Canada
Ottawa6
30198New Zealand
Wellington7
34486Netherlands
Amsterdam8
29698Norway
Oslo9
2462910
27246Cyprus
Nicosia11
27788Australia
Canberra12
24673Austria
Vienna13
26178Latvia
Riga14
30786Iran
Tehran15
305108Sweden
Stockholm16
306100Puerto Rico
San Juan17
308106Brazil
Brasília18
337118Madagascar
Antananarivo19
365144South Korea
Seoul20
27694Hungary
Budapest21
26989Spain
Madrid22
318120Bhutan
Thimphu23
314111Ecuador
Quito24
301110Portugal
Lisbon25
339124South Africa
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