In 2023, Iceland led the global share of women among new entrants to tertiary education with 64.9%, followed closely by New Zealand (61.18%), Poland (60.85%), and Lithuania (60.26%). The analysis indicates a strong representation of women in higher education across these nations, continuing a trend of female predominance in academic new intakes. South Korea and Germany reported the lowest shares among the countries analyzed, with 50.48% and 50.07% respectively, indicating a more balanced gender distribution.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Potential for policy changes aimed at addressing gender imbalance, particularly in STEM fields.
- The impact of socio-economic developments on female education access globally.
- How emerging markets adjust to growing demands for tertiary education expansion, including gender equity initiatives.
Top countries in Share of Women Among New Entrants to Tertiary Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 64.9 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 New Zealand | 61.18 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 60.85 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 60.26 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Australia | 58.67 | 2021 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 58.13 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 57.18 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 56.61 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 56.58 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 55.92 | 2023 | View data |
