Women are a rising share of U.S. managers and professionals
In 2023, 46% of all managers in the U.S. were women. This is up from 29% in 1980 but still slightly lower than the 49% of all workers who were women as of 2023.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
In 2023, 46% of all managers in the U.S. were women. This is up from 29% in 1980 but still slightly lower than the 49% of all workers who were women as of 2023.
Women are currently the head of government in 13 of the 193 member countries of the United Nations.
The number of women’s colleges in the U.S. has declined since the mid-20th century, a result of many becoming coeducational, merging with other institutions or simply closing their doors.
While experiences with loneliness don’t differ much by gender, men seem to turn to their networks less often for connection and emotional support.
As of the new Congress’ first day in session, a total of 150 senators and representatives were women.
In the Senate, two Black women are serving concurrently for the first time. And in the House, two states and one U.S. territory elected their first Black, Hispanic or Pacific Islander woman lawmaker.
The gender gap in American religion is shrinking. Historically, women have been more religious than men. But the gap is smaller than it once was.
Today, 47% of U.S. women ages 25 to 34 have a bachelor’s degree, compared with 37% of men.
In 2024, women earned an average of 85% of what men earned, according to an analysis of median hourly earnings of both full- and part-time workers.
In 2022, single women without children had a median wealth of $87,200, while the typical single man had $82,100.
Notifications