As of 2018, the percentage of women in highly influential global health leadership roles was much lower than the percentage in roles of lower influence. For example, women accounted for only 3.5 percent of Fortune 500 health care CEOs, but 90 percent of the long-term care workforce. This statistic shows the percentage of women compared to men working in global health worldwide as of 2018, by position. Roles have been ranked by influence.
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WHO. (March 20, 2019). Percentage of women working in global health roles as of 2018, by position [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1102621/females-global-health-workforce-by-role/
WHO. "Percentage of women working in global health roles as of 2018, by position." Chart. March 20, 2019. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/1102621/females-global-health-workforce-by-role/
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Percentage of women working in global health roles as of 2018, by position [Graph], WHO, March 20, 2019. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1102621/females-global-health-workforce-by-role/
