The data on global women researchers in the higher education sector indicates that in 2023, the United Kingdom leads with the highest share, followed by Germany and Japan. Over the last year, significant positive changes were seen in countries like Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Greece. On the contrary, Poland and Lithuania experienced slight decreases. The 5-year CAGR for Hungary and Cyprus suggests strong upward trends in female researchers in these countries.
Looking ahead, there is an increasing trend in countries that are investing in gender parity in education, with strong growth potential in countries like Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Attention should be given to policy shifts and their impact on proportional female representation in academia across these nations. Monitoring how these nations foster university-industry collaborations and structural reforms could influence these trends substantially.
Top countries in Women Researchers in the Higher Education Sector Share by Country (Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 20.82 | 2023 | +1.46% | +1.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 15.65 | 2023 | +3.05% | +3.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 11.92 | 2023 | +1.91% | +2.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 5.93 | 2023 | +0.73% | -0.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 4.87 | 2023 | +3.19% | +3.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 4.35 | 2023 | +2.79% | +2.77% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Argentina | 3.7 | 2023 | +1.96% | +1.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 3.49 | 2023 | +2.02% | +0.68% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Russia | 2.62 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.24 | 2023 | +2.98% | +3.3% | View data |
