Germany vs Hungary: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC)
Germany
38.6%
in 2023
Hungary
38.2%
in 2023
Germany rank
67th
Hungary rank
70th
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) over time
- Germany
- Hungary
How they compare
Germany currently reports 38.6% against 38.2% in Hungary, a difference of 0.4%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Hungary ahead.
Germany ranks 67th and Hungary ranks 70th of 92 countries.
Hungary has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Hungary | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.7% | 38.8% | 9.1% | Hungary |
| 2010s | 35.2% | 41.3% | 6.1% | Hungary |
| 2020s | 38.2% | 39.0% | 0.8% | Hungary |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc), Germany or Hungary?
- Germany, at 38.6% against 38.2% in Hungary as of 2023.
- What is the difference in female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) between Germany and Hungary?
- 0.4%, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Hungary?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2023.
- How do Germany and Hungary rank globally for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc)?
- Germany ranks 67th and Hungary ranks 70th of 92 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) - 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