Blueprint to Close the Women’s Health Gap: How to Improve Lives and Economies for All

Published January 2025 | World Economic Forum & McKinsey Health Institute

Closing the women’s health gap could improve millions of women’s lives while unlocking more than $1 trillion in annual global GDP by 2040. The report sets out a blueprint for change across data, research and innovation, equitable care and investment.

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Source: World Economic Forum & McKinsey Health Institute (2025)

Closing the Women’s Health Gap: The United Kingdom’s £36 Billion Opportunity

Published July 2026 | McKinsey Health Institute

Closing the women’s health gap could give women in the UK around 10 additional healthy days each year and contribute approximately £36 billion annually to the UK economy by 2040. The report highlights the health, societal and economic opportunity of making women’s health a priority.

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Source: McKinsey Health Institute (2026)

Women’s Health Investment Outlook: 6% of Funding for Nearly 50% of the Population

Published January 2026 | World Economic Forum & Boston Consulting Group

Women’s Health receives just 6% of private healthcare investment, despite women and girls representing nearly half of the global population. The report explores investment gaps and market opportunities across Women’s Health and introduces the Women’s Health Investment Index.

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Source: World Economic Forum in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (2026)