The current female tertiary education teaching staff count in the UK for 2023 was approximately 81.9 thousand. As of 2024, forecasts indicate a growth pattern with the number reaching 83.2 thousand, demonstrating a year-on-year increase of 1.59%. Moving forward, predictions show a steady rise with numbers anticipated to escalate to 84.67 thousand in 2025, 86.11 thousand in 2026, 87.52 thousand in 2027, and finally 88.91 thousand by 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is roughly 1.7%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impacts of policy changes supporting gender equality in academia, potentially boosting female representation.
- Technological advancements in education that could attract more women to teaching roles in tertiary education.
- Demographic shifts and international influences affecting education demands and labor market dynamics.
