In 2023, Colombia, Israel, and the United Kingdom saw significant increases in female entrants to tertiary ICT education, indicating a positive trend towards gender diversity in these sectors. Colombia recorded the highest year-on-year growth at 12.44%, while Israel and the United Kingdom followed with increases of 5.87% and 6.65%, respectively. On the contrary, some countries like Iceland and Croatia experienced declines, highlighting a potential area for policy intervention.
Future trends to watch in the global landscape include:
- Continued growth in countries investing in STEM education for women.
- Monitoring regions with stagnant or negative growth for possible strategic interventions.
- Increased collaboration between governments and private sectors to boost female participation.
Top countries in Female New Entrants to Tertiary Education in ICT by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of New Entrants in the Field | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Israel | 38.09 | 2023 | +3.35% | +5.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Colombia | 36.1 | 2023 | +9.02% | +12.44% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 32.38 | 2023 | +2.63% | +1.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 New Zealand | 31.4 | 2023 | +1.7% | +2.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Estonia | 27.68 | 2023 | +0.48% | +1.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 27.51 | 2023 | +0.58% | +0.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Costa Rica | 27.35 | 2023 | +3.85% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 26.53 | 2023 | +5.45% | +6.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 26.24 | 2023 | +6.63% | +7.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Australia | 25.23 | 2021 | View data |
