The following dataset corresponds to the bibliographic data analysed in the publication titled 'Wikipedia Gender Gap: A Scoping Review'. The data is used for a scoping review assessing results on the content gap, editing and participation bias, readership imbalances, and strategies to mitigate the gender gap. Furthermore, it explores the repercussions of this gap and categorizes the contributing factors as “the women’s problem,” “the mirror effect,” and “the systemic problem.” Overall, this comprehensive review enhances our comprehension of the Wikipedia gender gap and provides valuable insights into the research landscape in this domain. The results of the review are available in the related publication.