North Macedonia vs South Africa: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE)
North Macedonia
52.5%
in 2024
South Africa
52.5%
in 2022
North Macedonia rank
20th
South Africa rank
19th
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) over time
- North Macedonia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 52.5% against 52.5% in North Macedonia, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 17 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 19th of 71 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 53.1% | 40.3% | 12.8% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 57.4% | 47.2% | 10.3% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 57.5% | 50.9% | 6.6% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte), North Macedonia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 52.5% against 52.5% in North Macedonia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) between North Macedonia and South Africa?
- 0.0%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and South Africa?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2022.
- How do North Macedonia and South Africa rank globally for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte)?
- North Macedonia ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 19th of 71 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) - Government. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release