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Women on Boards: Interactive Dashboard
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Women representation on boards has been gradually increasing over the last 10 years, albeit with significant annual fluctuations. This interactive dashboard gives a visual overview of dominant trends, regional differences and the road ahead.
Interactive Assets
Dominant Trends
Overall Percentage of Board Seats Held by Women
Changes in the Executive Suite
Women in CEO and CFO Roles by Index, 2017-2021
Regional Highlights
% of Women Representation on Boards, by Region
Americas
Developed Markets
51.8% companies with 30%+ women on board
0.1% companies with zero women on board
Americas
Emerging Markets
8.1% companies with 30%+ women on board
18.2% companies with zero women on board
Europe & Middle East
Developed Markets
78.7% companies with 30%+ women on board
0.9% companies with zero women on board
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Emerging Markets
23.3% companies with 30%+ women on board
35.8% companies with zero women on board
Asia
Emerging Markets
11.4% companies with 30%+ women on board
24.9% companies with zero women on board
Pacific
Developed Markets
17.1% companies with 30%+ women on board
15.8% companies with zero women on board
The Road Ahead
Projections for Reaching 30% and 50% Women on Boards
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