The presence of female researchers in Germany's manufacturing sector for fabricated metal products, electronics, machinery, and transport equipment is projected to rise steadily from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, there were 19.23 thousand full-time equivalent female researchers. By 2028, this number is expected to increase to 21.27 thousand, indicating a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 2.05% over five years. Year-on-year growth from 2023 to 2024 is about 2.18%, a similar pace for subsequent years.

Future trends to watch for:

Increasing efforts in STEM education and recruitment may accelerate the growth of female researchers in the sector.
Policy changes and incentives aimed at gender diversity can impact these figures positively.
Technological advances and digitalization could create new opportunities, appealing to more female researchers.