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Women Hold 29.2% of Board Seats in 2026 as Diversity Gains Continue
The 2026 Gender Diversity Index reports that women hold 29.2% of board seats as of Q2 2026, marking a significant milestone in the nonprofit's ongoing effort to track and improve corporate board diversity globally.
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💡 Key Takeaways
- Women reached a 29.2% representation rate on corporate boards by the second quarter of 2026.
- The Gender Diversity Index serves as a primary benchmark for tracking board leadership trends and diversity progress.
📋 Executive Summary
The 2026 Gender Diversity Index from 50/50 Women on Boards reveals that women now occupy 29.2% of corporate board seats as of Q2 2026. The report highlights the ongoing progress in gender representation within global corporate leadership, underscoring the nonprofit's mission to advance the business case for diverse governance structures.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
It is an annual report published by 50/50 Women on Boards that tracks the percentage of women serving on corporate boards to advocate for better gender representation.
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