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
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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

Indicator
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) - Government
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
92 places, 1,481 data points, 1996–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release