Germany vs Iceland: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC)
Germany
38.6%
in 2023
Iceland
38.5%
in 2023
Germany rank
67th
Iceland rank
68th
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) over time
- Germany
- Iceland
How they compare
Germany currently reports 38.6% against 38.5% in Iceland, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Iceland ahead.
Germany ranks 67th and Iceland ranks 68th of 92 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.9% | 44.3% | 14.4% | Iceland |
| 2010s | 35.4% | 41.3% | 5.9% | Iceland |
| 2020s | 38.4% | 47.5% | 9.1% | Iceland |
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 Iceland?
- Germany, at 38.6% against 38.5% in Iceland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) between Germany and Iceland?
- 0.1%, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Iceland?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2023.
- How do Germany and Iceland rank globally for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc)?
- Germany ranks 67th and Iceland ranks 68th 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