The provided forecast data indicates that from 2024 to 2026, the number of females attaining a doctoral or equivalent level with a study period and/or work placement remains consistently at 1 s, after which it drops to 0 s for 2027 and 2028. With the baseline at 0 s in 2023, the increase in 2024 represents a significant rise, but this trend is not sustained past 2026, indicating a sharp decline starting in 2027. Given these fluctuations, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these years is negative due to the fall in 2027 and 2028.
Future trends to watch include potential changes in female participation in doctoral studies influenced by shifts in educational policies or funding opportunities, and societal factors that might impact female academic pursuits going forward. Monitoring any rebounds or consistent values will be crucial to understanding whether the 2027-2028 decline is an anomaly or a new norm.
