Women in various industries
The participation of women as board members and CEOs varies across industries.
Women in business
Women CEOs and board members by industry
The proportions vary significantly across industries. They are highest in public services (e.g. private kindergartens), tourism, and farming, and lowest in fishing, mining and oil, construction, and heavy industry.
The proportion of women on the board is higher than the proportion of women CEOs. The gap is the widest in construction, forestry, mining and oil.