Poland vs Sweden: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE)
Poland
46.9%
in 2023
Sweden
46.5%
in 2023
Poland rank
36th
Sweden rank
38th
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) over time
- Poland
- Sweden
How they compare
Poland currently reports 46.9% against 46.5% in Sweden, a difference of 0.4%.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Poland has been ahead every year.
Poland ranks 36th and Sweden ranks 38th of 74 countries.
Poland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 41.6% | 37.6% | 4.1% | Poland |
| 2010s | 44.2% | 41.2% | 3.0% | Poland |
| 2020s | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% | Poland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte), Poland or Sweden?
- Poland, at 46.9% against 46.5% in Sweden as of 2023.
- What is the difference in female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) between Poland and Sweden?
- 0.4%, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Sweden?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Poland and Sweden rank globally for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte)?
- Poland ranks 36th and Sweden ranks 38th of 74 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) - Higher education. 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