In 2023, Germany led in female researchers with 6.31 thousand, followed by Spain and Poland at 5.96 and 5.0 thousand, respectively. Italy and Hungary had moderate figures, while smaller amounts were noted in the Czech Republic, Lithuania, and other countries. Germany and Hungary experienced significant growth at over 4%, with Lithuania and Estonia surpassing them at 6.5% and 6.55%, respectively. Conversely, Romania faced a decline of 4.22%. Poland and Taiwan showed healthy increases of over 2.8%, while Slovenia saw minimal growth under 1%. The five-year CAGR shows a gradual trend towards higher female representation.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increased demand for gender equality may boost female participation in scientific fields.
- Technological advancements could influence the distribution of female researchers globally.
- Cultural shifts in education and employment practices may enhance opportunities in underrepresented regions.
Top countries in Female Researchers in Scientific Research and Development by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 6,310 | 2023 | +3.61% | +4.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 5,960 | 2023 | +1.9% | +2.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 5,000 | 2023 | +4.36% | +2.81% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 2,790 | 2023 | +2.65% | +2.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 1,410 | 2023 | +5.16% | +4.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 744.56 | 2023 | +0.56% | +2.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 374 | 2023 | +4.18% | +6.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 317.3 | 2023 | +1.18% | +0.91% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Taiwan | 303.88 | 2023 | +3.75% | +5.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 241 | 2023 | -6.59% | -4.22% | View data |
