Did you know that women...
1) Are not paid equally.
There are still gender pay gaps across the EU, averaging 11,1% in 2024. In the Nordics, Sweden has a 12% gap, Denmark is at 14%, and Finland has the highest at over 15%, according to 2024 figures.
2) Have lower pensions.
The pension gap has declined last years in the OECD countries, but is still actually 23% in Sweden, 21% in Finland, 18% in Norway, but only 10% in Denmark.
3) Are not as confident.
Our survey, the Nordic Pulse, shows that men and women are equally likely to set clear personal economic goals, with the same proportion answering: "Yes, I have a clear goal for my economy." However, it also reveals that slightly more men than women feel they are in control of their monthly expenses. Additionally, men are slightly more confident that they have the necessary means to manage their private economy well. Although the differences are small, they indicate a gender disparity.
4) Don't steer capital.
What about running financial funds in different financial institutions? Only 11% of investment trust managers are female in the US, for example. This situation is more or less the same globally.
