The number of women researchers in higher education in Japan is forecasted to increase steadily from 103.07 thousand persons in 2024 to 110.4 thousand persons in 2028. Compared to the actual value for 2023, this indicates a consistent year-on-year growth over the forecast period.
The year-on-year percentage variation from 2024 to 2028 reveals a positive growth trend. Specifically, from 2024 to 2025, the increase is 1.81%, from 2025 to 2026, it is 1.75%, from 2026 to 2027, it is 1.71%, and from 2027 to 2028, it is 1.67%. When analyzed over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) indicates an average annual growth rate of approximately 1.74%.
Future trends to watch for include policies aimed at increasing gender diversity in academia, potential shifts in funding for higher education research, and the broader societal push towards gender equality in professional and academic settings. These factors could further influence the upward trajectory of women researchers in Japan's higher education sector.
