As of 2023, Costa Rica leads in female new entrants in engineering, manufacturing, and construction, with a stable figure of 49.12%. Greece and Israel show promising growth with year-on-year increases of 2.79% and 3.97% respectively. Conversely, countries like France and Slovenia have seen decreases, reflecting variances in educational policies and societal factors. Significant growth is evident in Mexico and Switzerland, with increases over 3%. Notably, Chile and Finland show nominal variations but merit watching due to evolving trends.
Future trends to monitor include increasing participation in countries with current low percentages, driven by policy interventions and societal shifts. Programs encouraging STEM education among females could catalyze upward trends, particularly in developed nations. Additionally, monitoring changes in developing countries can reveal further global educational shifts.
Top countries in Female New Entrants to Tertiary Education in Engineering Manufacturing and Construction by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of New Entrants in the Field | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Costa Rica | 49.12 | 2023 | +8.15% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 36.73 | 2023 | +2.14% | +2.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Israel | 36.13 | 2023 | +8.62% | +3.97% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 34.2 | 2023 | +2.68% | +2.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 33.33 | 2023 | +0.36% | +0.029% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 33.23 | 2023 | +1.78% | +1.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Mexico | 33.06 | 2023 | +3.44% | +3.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Colombia | 31.53 | 2023 | -0.092% | -0.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 31.36 | 2023 | +1.82% | +2.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 29.07 | 2023 | -0.33% | -0.13% | View data |
