25 countries where women get the best deal

There are some countries where women do not face that many discrimination in their everyday lives, while there are some where they face several hurdles when it comes getting job, promotion or inheritance.

Let's take a look at countries where women get a comparatively fair deal.

Source: World Economic Forum

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Iceland

Score in 2013: 0.8731

Rank in 2013: 1

Score in 2012: 0.8640

Rank in 2012: 1

Iceland, one of the most advanced countries in the world, treats its women better than any other nation.

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Finland

Score in 2013: 0.8421

Rank in 2013: 2

Score in 2012: 0.8451

Rank in 2012: 2

Finland, one of the richest countries in the world, comes second when it comes to treating women fairly.

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Norway

Score in 2013: 0.8417

Rank in 2013: 3

Score in 2012: 0.8403

Rank in 2012: 3

Norway, which has one of the most equitable societies in the world, maintains its last year's rank when it comes to treating women fairly.

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Sweden

Score in 2013: 0.8129

Rank in 2013: 4

Score in 2012: 0.8159

Rank in 2012: 4

Sweden, one of the most advanced countries in the world, scores better than many other nations when it comes to treating women fairly.

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The Philippines

Score in 2013: 0.7832

Rank in 2013: 5

Score in 2012: 0.7757

Rank in 2012: 8

The Philippines, a country where women fare better than men when it comes to job opportunities, jumps three ranks in 2013.

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Ireland

Score in 2013: 0.7823

Rank in 2013: 6

Score in 2012: 0.7839

Rank in 2012: 5

Ireland, which was badly hit by the 2008 global economic crisis, falls one place in 2013.

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New Zealand

Score in 2013: 0.7799

Rank in 2013: 7

Score in 2012: 0.7805

Rank in 2012: 6

New Zealand, one of the biggest tourist destinations in the world, falls one place in 2013.

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Denmark

Score in 2013: 0.7779

Rank in 2013: 8

Score in 2012: 0.7777

Rank in 2012: 7

Denmark, one of the wealthiest countries in the world, comes at eight when it comes to treating its women fairly.

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Switzerland

Score in 2013: 0.7736

Rank in 2013: 9

Score in 2012: 0.7672

Rank in 2012: 10

Switzerland, one of the most advanced countries in the world, jumps one rank in 2013.

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Nicaragua

Score in 2013: 0.7715

Rank in 2013: 10

Score in 2012: 0.7697

Rank in 2012: 9

Nicaragua, which is located in Central America, fell one place when it comes to treating its women fairly.

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Belgium

Score in 2013: 0.7684

Rank in 2013: 11

Score in 2012: 0.7652

Rank in 2012: 12

Belgium, one of the richest countries in the world, rose one rank in 2013.

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Latvia

Score in 2013: 0.7610

Rank in 2013: 12

Score in 2012: 0.7572

Rank in 2012: 15

Latvia, a country where women face far less restrictions than many other nations, rose three places in 2013.

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The Netherlands

Score in 2013: 0.7608

Rank in 2013: 13

Score in 2012: 0.7659

Rank in 2012: 11

The Netherlands, a country that is famous for having one of the most open societies, fell two places in 2013.

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Germany

Score in 2013: 0.7583

Rank in 2013: 14

Score in 2012: 0.7629

Rank in 2012: 13

Germany, a country where women are an integral part of the economy, fell one place in 2013.

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Cuba

Score in 2013: 0.7540

Rank in 2013: 15

Score in 2012: 0.7417

Rank in 2012: 19

Cuba, a country in the Caribbean, rose four places when it comes to treating its women fairly.

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Lesotho

Score in 2013: 0.7530

Rank in 2013: 16

Score in 2012: 0.7608

Rank in 2012: 14

Lesotho, a country that neighbours South Africa, fell two ranks in 2013.

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South Africa

Score in 2013: 0.7510

Rank in 2013: 17

Score in 2012: 0.7496

Rank in 2012: 16

South Africa, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, fell one place when it comes to treating its women fairly.

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United Kingdom

Score in 2013: 0.7440

Rank in 2013: 18

Score in 2012: 0.7433

Rank in 2012: 18

United Kingdom, a country where women have occupied nearly every position of authority, maintains its 2012 rank.

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Austria

Score in 2013: 0.7437

Rank in 2013: 19

Score in 2012: 0.7391

Rank in 2012: 20

Austria, one of the wealthiest countries in the world, rose one place when it comes to treating its women fairly.

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Canada

Score in 2013: 0.7425

Rank in 2013: 20

Score in 2012: 0.7381

Rank in 2012: 21

Canada, one of the most advanced countries in the world, rose one place in 2013.

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Luxembourg

Score in 2013: 0.7410

Rank in 2013: 21

Score in 2012: 0.7439

Rank in 2012: 17

Luxembourg, one of the richest countries in the world, fell four ranks when it comes to treating its women fairly.

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Burundi

Score in 2013: 0.7397

Rank in 2013: 22

Score in 2012: 0.7338

Rank in 2012: 24

Burundi, a country that is located in East Africa, rose two places in 2013.

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United States

Score in 2013: 0.7392

Rank in 2013: 23

Score in 2012: 0.7373

Rank in 2012: 22

United States, one of the most developed countries in the world, fell one rank when it comes to treating its women fairly.

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Australia

Score in 2013: 0.7390

Rank in 2013: 24

Score in 2012: 0.7294

Rank in 2012: 25

Australia, one of the wealthiest countries in the world, rose one place in 2013.

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Ecuador

Score in 2013: 0.7389

Rank in 2013: 25

Score in 2012: 0.7206

Rank in 2012: 33

Ecuador, a country in South America, rose eight ranks when it comes to treating its women fairly.