DIW Women Executives Barometer shows sharp rise in share of female board members in large companies over the past 20 years

Infografik of January 22, 2026

The infographic of DIW Weekly Report 4/2026 is titled “DIW Women Executives Barometer — 20 Years” and presents data from DIW Berlin on women in executive positions in Germany’s largest companies from 2006 to 2025. At the top, the header reads: “DIW Weekly Report 4 · 2025 © DIW Berlin 2026. Source: DIW Women Executives Barometer 2026.” Main Visual Elements: A line chart shows the percentage of female board members from 2006 to 2024. The vertical axis ranges from 0 to 30 percent, marked in increments of 10. The horizontal axis lists the years 2006 through 2024. Trend Lines: Three separate lines represent different sectors: 200 companies with the highest turnover outside the financial sector 100 largest banks 60 largest insurance companies Each line shows a clear upward trend over the 20‑year period. Highlighted Values Two data points are emphasized: 1.2% in 2006 2.5% in 2025 These appear to be specific sector-related benchmark values. Above the chart, a label states: “DIW Women Executives Barometer shows sharp rise in share of female board members in large companies over the past 20 years—but women are still significantly underrepresented.”

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Topics: Gender , Labor and employment

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