In 2023, Argentina led in the proportion of female researchers at 53.64%, with a slight upward trend of 0.11% over the previous year. Lithuania, while showing a minor decrease of 1.6%, had 48.96% female researchers. Slovakia and Chile exhibited contrasting trends, with Slovakia experiencing a 15% drop to 40.88%, and Chile rising by 0.94% to 36.02%. Finland and Singapore also saw increases of 0.5% and 0.69% respectively, with respective shares of 34.56% and 31.86%. South Korea noted significant improvement, up by 2.1%, reaching 22.6%.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in regions currently advancing gender equity in research. Close attention should be paid to policy changes, societal shifts, and educational initiatives that could influence these numbers, especially in underrepresented countries such as South Korea. Additionally, global collaborations and international programs aimed at increasing female participation in STEM fields may continue to drive positive changes worldwide.
Top countries in Female Researchers by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Percent of Researchers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Argentina | 53.64 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Lithuania | 48.96 | 2023 | -0.15% | -0.016% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 40.88 | 2023 | -0.14% | -0.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Chile | 36.02 | 2023 | +0.87% | +0.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 34.56 | 2023 | +0.57% | +0.5% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Singapore | 31.86 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 22.6 | 2023 | +1.78% | +2.1% | View data |
