In 2023, the United Kingdom led among countries with 176.83 thousand women researchers in higher education, followed by Germany with 132.86 thousand and Spain with 63.46 thousand. France and Poland were substantial contributors with 57.7 thousand and 50.38 thousand respectively. Italy, Portugal, and Austria also showed significant presence. Smaller but noted figures came from Taiwan, Norway, and Belgium. Other countries like Finland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic had lower but relevant figures. Slovakia, Romania, Latvia, Slovenia, and Ireland demonstrated emerging participation.
Year-on-year variations for 2023 illustrate diverse trends. Norway (4.4%) and Hungary (5.69%) showed the most pronounced growth, while Poland observed a minor decline (-0.69%). The UK saw modest growth (1.36%), as did Germany (3.31%) and Italy (2.77%). Lower variations were noted in Portugal (0.68%), Taiwan (0.77%), and Slovakia (0.079%). Latvia displayed a significant increase (4.16%), while Slovenia also experienced growth (2.62%). Belgium (1.96%) and Finland (3.11%) maintained a steady rise.
Future trends to watch for include the continuous rise in women researchers in countries like Germany, Norway, and Hungary, which are expected to bolster their contributions. Monitoring shifts in countries currently showing smaller figures can provide insights into emerging trends and potential areas for investment in gender equity initiatives within higher education research.
Top countries in Higher Education Women Researchers by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 176,830 | 2023 | +1.46% | +1.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 132,860 | 2023 | +3.05% | +3.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 63,460 | 2023 | +2.39% | +2.74% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 57,700 | 2021 | +3.35% | +3.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 50,380 | 2023 | +0.73% | -0.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 36,910 | 2023 | +2.79% | +2.77% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 29,620 | 2023 | +2.02% | +0.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 19,020 | 2023 | +2.98% | +3.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Taiwan | 17,670 | 2023 | +0.62% | +0.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 17,260 | 2023 | +4.38% | +4.4% | View data |
