The number of women researchers in the higher education sector in Singapore is forecasted to steadily rise from 7.46 thousand persons in 2024 to 8.05 thousand persons by 2028. In 2023, the actual value stood at 7.31 thousand. The year-on-year growth rates are estimated at 2.01% for 2024-2025, 1.97% for 2025-2026, 1.80% for 2026-2027, and 1.88% for 2027-2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years is anticipated to be around 2.03%.

Future trends to watch for:

Continued investment in higher education and research initiatives aimed at encouraging female participation.
Government policies and incentives promoting gender equality in research and academia.
Long-term impact of these trends on the gender gap within the academic sector.