Women, Business and the Law | WBL Search Global Search Search button Home About Us Our Impact Our Team FAQ Data Economies Download Data Reforms Database Methodology Our Data Out There Publications Flagship Report Thematic Topics Partners Donors Expert Contributors Global Expert Contributors Governments News & Events Women, Business and the Law Now collecting data for the WBL 2027 report. Share your expertise to help remove legal barriers for women worldwide.  Contribute as an Expert Download Report View Workshop Recordings Explore Data What is Women, Business and the Law The World Bank Group’s Women, Business and the Law (WBL) is a global benchmarking project that measures how laws, regulations, and policies shape women’s economic opportunities and private sector development across 190 economies. WBL data and analysis guide countries in identifying opportunities for reforms that unlock women’s economic potential and drive job creation and economic growth. More about Us Take the WBL Course WBL 2026 Report Women, Business and the Law 2026 shows how legal and policy frameworks shape women’s economic opportunities in 190 economies and how removing barriers to their participation in the economy can boost jobs, productivity, and inclusive growth. Download Full Report Go to Report Page Infographic 20% The potential raise in global GDP from closing the gender gap in employment and entrepreneurship. 4% Women living in countries close to full legal equality. No economy grants women equal economic opportunities. 67% Women's legal rights compared to men globally. 47% Policies and institutions needed to make laws effective in place globally. 53% Perception on the enforcement of laws supporting women’s economic participation globally. 68 Economies across regions with legal reforms strengthening women’s economic opportunities between 2023 and 2025. Explore our Data Select Economy Search Access an interactive map to view economy-level scores on legal frameworks, supportive frameworks, and enforcement perceptions. Click on "Economy details" to see more information for the economy of your choice. Research and Blogs Daniela Monika Behr; Heloise Marie Groussard & Natália Mazoni S. Martins March 16, 2026 Leveraging Public Procurement to Advance Women’s Economic Opportunity : Insights from Brazil Hannelore Maria L. Niesten; Luiza Ferraz Di Ricco & Alena Sakhonchik March 11, 2026 Gender and Taxation: Insights from New Data Across 81 Economies Alev Gurbuz Cuneo Ana Maria Tribin Uribe Tea Trumbic Caroline Perrin January, 2026 “I Want to Break Free”: How Laws and Social Norms Open Doors for Women Daniela M. Behr and Yue Sophie Xi January 7, 2026 Closing the Gender Gap in Entrepreneurship Read More News and Events PRESS RELEASE: Women’s Economic-Opportunity Laws Only Half-Enforced Globally Livestream of Women, Business and the Law 2026 Launch Event, February 24, 2026 CSW 70 - Making Systems Work for All: Advancing Legal Reform, Justice, and Women’s Access to Finance CSW 70 - Healthy, Dignified, and Prosperous: Older women thriving through better laws, policies, and practices Explore More Partnerships & Engagement See All WBL Partners Contact us: [email protected] Linkedin: Women Business and the Law Facebook Women Business and the Law Briefs: DECIG Policy Briefs Subscribe To Our Newsletter Enter email to subscribe first name SUBSCRIBE Women, Business and the Law Back to worldbank.org © 2026 The World Bank Group, All Rights Reserved. Legal Privacy Notice Site Accessibility Access to Information Scam Alert Report Fraud or Corruption