In 2023, Lithuania led the percentage of female researchers in higher education with a slight year-on-year increase of 0.27%. Argentina, ranked second, saw a minimal decline of -0.3%, while Latvia and Norway showed incremental positive growth of 0.3% and 1.01%, respectively. Portugal, Ireland, and Poland recorded modest gains, whereas Ireland experienced the highest increase at 1.27%. Russia and some other European countries saw smaller variations, while Singapore and South Korea observed significant upward trends at 0.91% and 2.05%, respectively.
Key future trends to watch include increasing efforts towards gender parity in research roles in countries like South Korea and Ireland, driven by progressive policies and initiatives aimed at fostering inclusivity in academia. Developing regions and nations focusing on STEM education for women might witness noteworthy upticks in female researcher representation.
Top countries in Higher Education Women Researchers by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Researchers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Lithuania | 56.14 | 2023 | +0.12% | +0.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Argentina | 55.89 | 2023 | +0.0094% | -0.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 53.15 | 2023 | +0.0089% | +0.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 52.31 | 2023 | +1.02% | +1.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Iceland | 51.36 | 2021 | -1.14% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 50.61 | 2023 | +0.34% | +0.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 49.17 | 2023 | +1.02% | +1.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 47.54 | 2023 | +0.74% | +0.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Russia | 46.35 | 2023 | -0.003% | +0.081% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 45.66 | 2023 | +1.02% | +1.73% | View data |
