Germany vs United Kingdom: Female researchers: Government … Government HC
Germany
38.6%
in 2023
United Kingdom
41.1%
in 2023
Germany rank
67th
United Kingdom rank
64th
Female researchers: Government … Government HC over time
- Germany
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 41.1% against 38.6% in Germany, a difference of 2.5%.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2003 it was United Kingdom ahead.
Germany ranks 67th and United Kingdom ranks 64th of 92 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.7% | 33.8% | 4.1% | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 35.2% | 36.9% | 1.6% | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 38.2% | 39.5% | 1.3% | United Kingdom |
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 United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 41.1% against 38.6% in Germany as of 2023.
- What is the difference in female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) between Germany and United Kingdom?
- 2.5%, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2023.
- How do Germany and United Kingdom rank globally for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc)?
- Germany ranks 67th and United Kingdom ranks 64th 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