North Macedonia vs Portugal: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE)
North Macedonia
55.0%
in 2024
Portugal
52.7%
in 2023
North Macedonia rank
12th
Portugal rank
15th
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) over time
- North Macedonia
- Portugal
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 55.0% against 52.7% in Portugal, a difference of 2.3%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 17 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Portugal ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 12th and Portugal ranks 15th of 53 countries.
Portugal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 45.5% | 45.5% | Portugal |
| 2010s | 38.2% | 49.1% | 10.9% | Portugal |
| 2020s | 50.4% | 50.6% | 0.2% | Portugal |
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 Portugal?
- North Macedonia, at 55.0% against 52.7% in Portugal as of 2024.
- What is the difference in female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) between North Macedonia and Portugal?
- 2.3%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Portugal?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do North Macedonia and Portugal rank globally for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte)?
- North Macedonia ranks 12th and Portugal ranks 15th of 53 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) - Private non-profit. 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