In 2023, Australia leads with a 28.21% share of global international PhD students in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Switzerland follows with 20.19%, while Finland holds a 16.91% share. Sweden and New Zealand contribute 11.23% and 6.59%, respectively. Smaller shares are seen in the Czech Republic (5.76%) and Hungary (5.29%). Estonia, Brazil, Bulgaria, and Chile have even lesser shares, and Luxembourg, Lithuania, and Belgium contribute minimally.
Year-on-year variations in 2023 demonstrate notable growth, particularly in countries like Hungary (23.72%), Estonia (11.88%), and Bulgaria (22.22%). Chile had the highest increase at 42.03%. Australia's growth was modest at 1.08%, and Sweden showed a decline of 2.5%.
Future trends to watch:
- Australia's continued dominance but possibly slower growth.
- Strong growth in emerging markets like Hungary and Bulgaria.
- Potential volatility in smaller markets like Chile and Latvia.
- Significant contributions from Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
Top countries in International PhDs Students in Information and Communication Technologies Share by Country (Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Australia | 28.21 | 2023 | +0.75% | +1.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Switzerland | 20.19 | 2023 | +11.55% | +9.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 16.91 | 2023 | +7.42% | +10.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 11.23 | 2023 | +0.91% | -2.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 New Zealand | 6.59 | 2023 | +3.16% | +3.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 5.76 | 2023 | +8.08% | +10.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 5.29 | 2023 | +15.18% | +23.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 2.91 | 2023 | +8.4% | +11.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Brazil | 1.76 | 2023 | +1.18% | +3.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.61 | 2023 | +15.38% | +22.22% | View data |
