France vs Iceland: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC)
France
48.6%
in 2023
Iceland
47.4%
in 2011
France rank
26th
Iceland rank
29th
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) over time
- France
- Iceland
How they compare
France currently reports 48.6% against 47.4% in Iceland, a difference of 1.2%.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.
France ranks 26th and Iceland ranks 29th of 65 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 41.1% | 48.6% | 7.6% | Iceland |
| 2010s | 42.0% | 47.4% | 5.4% | 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), France or Iceland?
- France, at 48.6% against 47.4% in Iceland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) between France and Iceland?
- 1.2%, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Iceland?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2011.
- How do France and Iceland rank globally for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc)?
- France ranks 26th and Iceland ranks 29th of 65 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) - Private non-profit. 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