The number of women researchers in higher education in Singapore is forecasted to see a steady increase from 7.44 thousand persons in 2024 to 7.97 thousand persons by 2028. Considering that we are in 2024, it is valuable to note the baseline where this data stood in 2023 for comprehensive analysis, but it is not provided here. Over the last two years, this growth translates to an average year-on-year increase of approximately 1.8%. Examining the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period, the rise is around 1.75% per year.

Future trends to watch include:

Government policies on gender equality and their impact on educational institutions
Funding initiatives aimed at promoting women in research and STEM fields
Global trends and local adaptations in higher education that encourage women to pursue research roles