In commemoration of International Women's Day, Observatori Marina Alta of CREAMA and PACTE'MA has published some relevant data on the situation of women in the Marina Alta, highlighting both the progress achieved and the pending challenges in the search for gender equality. gender. Below are the results of the study that analyzes the role of women in various areas of regional life.
Location
The Marina Alta has a female population of 97.412 people, showing a greater annual increase of ±1,5 percentage points compared to the province of Alicante and the Valencian Community. However, L'Atzúbia stands out as the municipality with the greatest percentage decrease.
Political Representation
In the region, 9 female mayors hold office, representing 27,3% of the total. 43,2% of political representation in local governments corresponds to women, although this percentage is approximately 1,5% lower than representation at the provincial and regional level. Pedreguer leads with 61,5% female representation in local politics.
Higher education
A total of approximately 19.260 women in the Marina Alta have higher education, which is equivalent to 21,1% of the female population. This figure is slightly lower compared to the province of Alicante and 4,6% less than the Comunitat Valenciana. The Ràfol d'Almúnia stands out with 30,7% of women with higher education.
Economy
The average income per consumption unit of women in the Marina Alta is €14.036, which represents 21% less than the Valencian Community and 10% lower than the province of Alicante.
Labor Participation
A total of 41.710 women are active in the region, representing an activity rate of 68,3%. Of the total, 59% are occupied.
Entrepreneurship
In the region, 3.859 women are registered as self-employed, although with a lower annual growth of approximately -2,5% compared to the province of Alicante and the Valencian Community. Murla stands out as the municipality with the highest representation of self-employed women, with 51,9%.
These data underline the importance of continuing to work together to ensure equal opportunities and the empowerment of women in all aspects of life. Pacte'ma and Creama reiterate their commitment to promoting a future where all women can reach their maximum potential.
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