Denmark ranks as the world's best country for women, while Nordic nations occupy all five of the top spots 👩
Afghanistan remains the lowest-ranked country, with Denmark's score more than three times higher. Meanwhile, Costa Rica and Uruguay enter the top global quintile for the first time, marking notable progress in Latin America.
Here, we map the world's best countries for women using the 2025/26 Women, Peace and Security Index from the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security.
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