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South Africa Gender Inequality Index
0.388as of 2023-0.8% vs 2022
UNDP index of gender-based disadvantage across reproductive health, empowerment and the labour market on a 0-1 scale (higher is worse). Source: UNDP HDI. Updated June 19, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Gender Inequality Index |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.388 |
| 2022 | 0.391 |
| 2021 | 0.392 |
| 2020 | 0.391 |
| 2019 | 0.395 |
| 2018 | 0.395 |
| 2017 | 0.406 |
| 2016 | 0.411 |
| 2015 | 0.425 |
| 2014 | 0.429 |
| 2013 | 0.428 |
| 2012 | 0.429 |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=ZA&metric_key=gender_inequality_index" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Gender Inequality Index across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Gender Inequality Index |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 0.677 |
| Kenya | 0.526 |
| Egypt | 0.398 |
| Ghana | 0.514 |
| Ethiopia | 0.497 |
| Tanzania | 0.504 |
Frequently asked questions
What is South Africa's gender inequality (GII)?
South Africa's gender inequality (GII) is 0.388 as of 2023, according to UNDP HDI.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from UNDP HDI and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get South Africa Gender Inequality Index data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=ZA&metric_key=gender_inequality_index with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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