The proportion of women researchers in higher education in Poland has shown a steady increase from 2023 through to the forecast for 2028. In 2023, the percentage stood at an actual value of 47.56%. The year-on-year variation indicates consistent growth: 2024 (0.69%), 2025 (0.73%), 2026 (0.68%), 2027 (0.72%), and 2028 (0.69%). Over the last two years, the average annual growth rate (CAGR) is calculated at 0.7%, demonstrating a stable upward trend in this sector.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of policy changes aimed at gender equality in academia, the influence of societal attitudes towards women's roles in research, and the broader ramifications of global movements for women's empowerment in science and technology. Continued support and initiatives are essential to maintaining and accelerating this positive trajectory.
