Does the law allow women to do the same job as men?

  • No restriction
  • Prohibition to engage in similar jobs
  • No Data

This map reflects policies as of 1 January 2024 in 145 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2024, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office).

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  • 85 countries allow women to engage in the same jobs as men.
  • 60 countries place restrictions on women for engaging in the same jobs as men.