Germany leads with the highest number of female researchers in the food, beverages, and tobacco sectors, followed by Spain, Taiwan, and Italy. Romania and Estonia show significant declines, reflecting challenges in maintaining female researcher numbers. Most countries saw modest year-on-year growth, with notable increases in Lithuania and Latvia. Over the past five years, the average growth shows a diverse trend with countries like Germany and Spain achieving stable improvements, while Estonia faced the most substantial decline.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential policy shifts in Europe that might further promote gender equality in STEM fields.
- Increased focus on sustainability and innovation in food tech potentially boosting female participation across emerging markets.
- New educational initiatives aimed at closing gender gaps in research fields globally, particularly in developing regions.
Top countries in Female Researchers in Manufacture of Food Products; Beverages and Tobacco Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 845 | 2023 | +2.3% | +2.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 774.84 | 2023 | +1.98% | +1.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Taiwan | 742.57 | 2023 | +3.38% | +4.91% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 685 | 2023 | +3.47% | +3.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 544 | 2023 | +3.62% | +4.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 125 | 2023 | +3.31% | +1.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 111.1 | 2023 | +4.22% | +3.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 93.39 | 2023 | +1.09% | +2.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Chile | 88.27 | 2023 | +1.8% | +1.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 50 | 2023 | +4.17% | +8.67% | View data |
