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
28376Switzerland
Bern2
27777Denmark
Copenhagen3
27079Finland
Helsinki4
31199Canada
Ottawa5
27983Iceland
Reykjavik6
31581Netherlands
Amsterdam7
29392New Zealand
Wellington8
27043Cyprus
Nicosia9
27790Norway
Oslo10
27084Australia
Canberra11
2312812
30584Iran
Tehran13
29999Brazil
Brasília14
30092Puerto Rico
San Juan15
289101Sweden
Stockholm16
326108Madagascar
Antananarivo17
296100Portugal
Lisbon18
348132South Korea
Seoul19
26184Spain
Madrid20
304109Bhutan
Thimphu21
24374Latvia
Riga22
304104Ecuador
Quito23
22569Austria
Vienna24
324115South Africa
Bloemfontein, Cape Town25
309108Colombia
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