North Macedonia vs South Africa: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC)
North Macedonia
51.5%
in 2024
South Africa
51.3%
in 2022
North Macedonia rank
32nd
South Africa rank
33rd
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) over time
- North Macedonia
- South Africa
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 51.5% against 51.3% in South Africa, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 17 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 32nd and South Africa ranks 33rd of 92 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 49.1% | 40.5% | 8.6% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 56.4% | 48.1% | 8.3% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 57.1% | 51.2% | 5.9% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc), North Macedonia or South Africa?
- North Macedonia, at 51.5% against 51.3% in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) between North Macedonia and South Africa?
- 0.2%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and South Africa?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2022.
- How do North Macedonia and South Africa rank globally for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc)?
- North Macedonia ranks 32nd and South Africa ranks 33rd 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