Selected Countries show how Spain has lost positions from 12 to 26 in the ranking, mainly during 2012. returning to 2006 levels, even below by 0,7% on the index . Positions for the 4 relevant dimensions for 2012 are as follows, 75 Economic participation, 38 Education Attainment, 34 Health and survival, 27 Political Environment Best performing countries are Iceland, Finland, Norway Sweeden and Ireland in the top 5 positions

1. WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM GENDER GAP 2012