Band 5+: The graph and table below give information about gender gap (A difference in salary, employment rates or other statistics for men and women.) Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

This graph provides information about the gender gaps in Labor Force Participation Rates in percentage.

First, it is noticed that in 1992, gender gap is quite high around the world, approximately 27 %. It was the highest in Latin America and the Caribbean, scoring nearly 40 %, way more than the others by over 10%. However, the gap dropped drastically, attaining 26% in 2012. On the other hand, the gap in South-East Asia and the Pacific in 1992 was below world average, hitting 25 %. The gap remained stable till 2002, then it declined slightly to 23%. Moreover, the discrimination in Central and South-Eastern Europe was 21% in 1992, then it reduced to 19% in 2002. It increased a little, attaining slightly above 20% in 2012. Finally, the difference in employment rate and salary between men and women in USA, Canada and EU was 20% in 1992 and it dropped to 15%, which is the lowest gender gap in 2012 by 5%.

In conclusion, the gender gap around the world dropped by 2% from 1992 to 2012, being the highest in Latin America and the lowest in USA, Canada and EU.