In 2023, Russia led Global PhD New Entrants in ICT, contributing 8.7%, with minor growth of 0.023% year-on-year. Austria, Norway, and Israel followed closely with significant variations, especially Norway at 33.82%. Notably, Latvia and Slovenia saw negative growth, at -2.73% and -8.73%, respectively. Mexico and Croatia showed marked increases of 11.77% and 19.37%, reflecting emergent academic trends. However, countries like Poland and Italy also demonstrated positive, albeit modest, growth.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in doctoral interest towards countries with stronger academic infrastructures or emerging markets like Mexico and Croatia. Expect diversification as global ICT opportunities expand, driven by technology advancement and increased digital transformation demands.
Top countries in PhDs New Entrants in ICT by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total New Entrants | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 8.7 | 2023 | -0.16% | +0.023% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 7.04 | 2023 | +3.42% | +7.44% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 6.91 | 2023 | +25.63% | +33.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Israel | 6.54 | 2023 | +5.36% | +5.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 6.48 | 2023 | +0.33% | -2.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 6.33 | 2023 | +2.15% | -0.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Australia | 5.89 | 2023 | +4.01% | +4.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 New Zealand | 5.85 | 2023 | +3.45% | +6.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 5.64 | 2023 | +3.22% | +4.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 4.83 | 2023 | -1.57% | -0.28% | View data |
