Philippines vs Thailand: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC)
Philippines
55.2%
in 2020
Thailand
56.6%
in 2021
Philippines rank
14th
Thailand rank
12th
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) over time
- Philippines
- Thailand
How they compare
Thailand currently reports 56.6% against 55.2% in Philippines, a difference of 1.4%.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.
Philippines ranks 14th and Thailand ranks 12th of 65 countries.
Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 61.5% | 39.4% | 22.1% | Philippines |
| 2010s | 53.5% | 48.7% | 4.8% | Philippines |
| 2020s | 55.2% | 51.7% | 3.5% | Philippines |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc), Philippines or Thailand?
- Thailand, at 56.6% against 55.2% in Philippines as of 2021.
- What is the difference in female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) between Philippines and Thailand?
- 1.4%, with Thailand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Thailand?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2020.
- How do Philippines and Thailand rank globally for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc)?
- Philippines ranks 14th and Thailand ranks 12th 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