Malta has recorded one of the biggest increases in women in managerial roles across the EU over the past decade, according to new data released ahead of International Women’s Day.Figures for 2024 show that women now hold 35.2% of all managerial positions across the European Union, up from 31.8% in 2014. While the EU-wide increase is gradual, Malta stands out as one of the fastest-improving countries.Since 2014, Malta registered a 10.1 percentage point rise in the share of women in management, the second largest increase in the EU, behind only Luxembourg. The strong growth highlights a significant shift in gender representation in leadership locally.Across Europe, women are more likely to be represented in younger leadership roles. In 2024, women made up 39% of managers aged 15–39, compared to 34.4% among those aged 40–64 and just 26.5% in the 65+ bracket.Despite the progress, disparities remain across the bloc. Sweden recorded the highest share of women in managerial roles at 44.4%, followed by Latvia and Poland. At the other end of the spectrum, Cyprus, Croatia and Italy reported the lowest shares.Overall, 24 EU countries saw an increase in women in leadership over the past decade, with Malta emerging as one of the standout climbers.The figures were released as part of a wider series marking International Women’s Day on 8th March, highlighting both the progress made and the gaps that still remain in gender equality across Europe.What do you make of these statistics?Photo credits to @eu_eurostat •