Unpaid work is one of the clearest markers of gender inequality, affecting women’s access to paid jobs and economic independence. Across Europe, women spend far more time on cooking, cleaning, and caring for family members than men do. A recent OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) report highlights how much more unpaid work women do compared to men, expressed as percentages. The imbalance varies dramatically from country to country.
So which nations show the widest gaps? Click on to find out, from the most equal to the least.