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Mongolia’s 2024 Gender Report Highlights Persistent Gaps

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Mongolia’s 2024 Gender Report Highlights Persistent Gaps

The National Committee on Gender Equality has released the main findings of Mongolia’s 2024 Gender Report, revealing ongoing disparities between men and women across various sectors.

Key findings include:

  • 49% of the population are men.
  • Average life expectancy: 76 years for women, 69 years for men.
  • Women make up 60.9% of university students.
  • 87.6% of victims of gender-based violence are women.
  • Labor force participation: 71.4% for men, 53.7% for women.
  • Average monthly salary: ₮2.7 million for men, ₮2.1 million for women.
  • Women hold 25.6% of decision-making positions.
  • There are 54,800 female-headed households nationwide.
  • On average, women spend 4.1 hours per day on unpaid care and domestic work, while men spend 1.7 hours.

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