No equality for working women in any country in the world, study reveals

Global gender gap is far bigger than previously thought, as annual World Bank report takes childcare and safety issues into account for first time

No country in the world affords women the same opportunities as men in the workforce, according to a new report from the World Bank, which found the global gender gap was far wider than previously thought.

Closing the gap could raise global gross domestic product by more than 20%, said the report.