How long will it take to achieve gender equality? JPMorgan’s SHOCKING prediction

A recent report by JPMorgan Chase & Co. has revealed that gender equality remains a distant goal, with current trends indicating it will take 134 years to achieve full parity worldwide. Despite increasing female participation in the workforce, progress has stalled, particularly in senior leadership roles and pay equity.

Women Underrepresented in Leadership Roles

According to the report, women hold only about 32% of senior leadership positions globally. While more women are entering the workforce, they remain significantly underrepresented in key executive decision-making roles. In the United States, white men continue to dominate the highest-paying jobs, with women holding just 10% of top corporate positions such as CEO, COO, and CFO.

“Despite incremental progress, the global gender gap across 146 countries remains largely unchanged in 2024, with only 68.5 percent of the gap closed when taking into consideration economic and political participation, educational attainment, and health. At the current rate, it will take an estimated 134 years to achieve full parity,” the JPMorgan report stated.


The gender pay gap remains a persistent issue. In the U.S., it widened by 17% last year, despite a record level of female workforce participation. In Europe, the pay gap has remained stagnant at nearly 13%.

The Long Road Ahead

The report stated that this persistent gender pay gap is a stark reminder of the systemic inequalities that still exist and the need for ongoing efforts to achieve pay equity. “If current trends persist, it is projected that global gender equality will not be realised until the 22nd century. This means that a girl born today would have to wait until her 97th birthday, which is beyond the expected lifespan in every country, to experience a truly equal society.”

Without significant interventions, the world remains far from closing the gender gap in both representation and pay.