Ireland, another country that has been in the top 10 since the first year of the gender gap index, moved up to No. 6 this year from its No. 8 spot in 2008 and 2009. It has eliminated 78 percent of its gender gap and has completely closed its gap on education. It also does well with political empowerment – it is No. 7 in that category. It is No. 25 in economic opportunity for women and No. 89 for health equity.
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Top 10 countries for women: Global Gender Gap Index 2010
6. Ireland
