How has India's ranking in the Global Gender Index changed over the years

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released a report stating that India's rank in the Global Gender Index has improved by eight places. Compare India's current rank to its rank in the previous years to gauge the changes in gender parity in the country.
India's ranking in the Global Gender Index has shown both positive and negative fluctuations over the years. Here are some key points:
  • In 2006, India was ranked 98th out of 115 countries in the Global Gender Index.
  • In 2007, India's ranking improved slightly to 113th out of 128 countries.
  • In 2008, India's rank dropped to 114th out of 130 countries.
  • In 2009, India's ranking improved again to 113th out of 134 countries.
  • In 2010, India's rank dropped to 112th out of 134 countries.
  • In 2011, India's rank improved to 113th out of 135 countries.
  • In 2012, India's rank dropped to 113th out of 135 countries once again.
  • In 2013, India's ranking fell further to 101st out of 136 countries.
  • In 2014, India's rank improved to 114th out of 142 countries.
  • In 2015, India's rank improved again to 108th out of 145 countries.
  • In 2016, India's rank dropped slightly to 113th out of 144 countries.
  • In 2017, India's rank improved significantly to 108th out of 144 countries.
  • In 2018, India's rank further improved to 142nd out of 149 countries.
  • In 2021, India's rank further improved to 140th out of 156 countries.
Overall, India's ranking in the Global Gender Index has been volatile, but there has been an upward trend in recent years. While there is still much work to be done to achieve true gender parity in India, the improvements in the country's ranking are encouraging.
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