The analysis of global female new entrants to tertiary education in engineering, manufacturing, and construction reveals diverse trends across countries. Top contributors like Russia and Brazil experienced declining growth by -0.98% and -8.13% respectively, while Germany and Spain showed positive change, with growth rates of 1.39% and 2.23%. Sweden and Finland saw notable increases at 8.58% and 8.22%. Conversely, significant declines were seen in Poland and the Czech Republic, with figures at -7.69% and -9.09%. The data point towards a mixed landscape, reflecting varying regional educational and economic dynamics.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increasing participation seen in Sweden and Ireland could indicate growing female interest and institutional support in these regions.
- Countries with declining trends may face challenges in reversing gender gaps in STEM fields.
- Programs targeting STEM women enrollments could rapidly affect growth rates in countries with historical lows.
- Global initiatives for gender equality may further influence these dynamics across nations, potentially promoting higher enrollment rates.
Top countries in Female New Entrants to Tertiary Education in Engineering Manufacturing and Construction by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 459,100 | 2023 | -0.53% | -0.98% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Brazil | 268,770 | 2023 | -8.48% | -8.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Colombia | 156,160 | 2023 | -0.59% | -0.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 149,970 | 2023 | +0.73% | +1.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 122,930 | 2023 | +0.38% | +0.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 80,800 | 2023 | +3.01% | +2.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 59,370 | 2023 | -11.63% | -7.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 53,740 | 2023 | +3.05% | +3.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 37,880 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 37,070 | 2023 | +9.55% | +8.58% | View data |
