Gender statistics portray the status of women compared to men and serve as tools for measuring progress towards gender equality and the empowerment of women.

WomenWatch is a central gateway to information and resources on the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women throughout the United Nations system. Information is broken down by topic, and region with links to local groups and statistics.

GenderStats is an electronic database of gender statistics and indicators designed with user-friendly, menu-driven features. Data by region, country, or topic.