Women @ Work 2025: A Global Outlook
Women are estimated to account for 50.1% of the global working age population, yet make up only 40% of total employment and just 35.4% of management positions globally according to International Labour Organisation figures. So, what is holding them back from entering and staying in the workplace—or progressing to leadership roles? How do we harness the power that women can bring to enable business success?
Key findings at a glance
Now in its fifth year, the Deloitte Global 2025 Women @ Work: A Global Outlook survey sought the views of 7,500 women in workplaces across 15 countries in an effort to answer these questions. The result is a data-driven, global insight into women’s experiences at work—and into the aspects of their lives that could affect these experiences, such as health and domestic responsibilities.
Health and well-being
How would you rate each of the following aspects of your life today?
My mental health is good or extremely good
My stress levels are higher than a year ago
I have taken time off work in the past year as a result of mental health challenges
Key retention factors
For these women, career development opportunities (the top factor), the ability to achieve a positive work/life balance and flexibility on working hours, along with a good pay and benefits package, are the main drivers of retention.
of respondents plan to stay with their current employer for more than five years.
think it is very important that employers provide equal paid parental leave for both parents.
are currently planning on leaving their employers
Personal safety and experience of non inclusive behaviours
Which of the following behaviours, if any, have you experienced at work over the past 12 months?
Microaggressions
Other types of harassment
Sexual harassment
