United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland vs United Kingdom: Share of female researchers by sector of performance

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
38.6%
in 2018
United Kingdom
38.6%
in 2018
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
26th
United Kingdom rank
26th

Share of female researchers by sector of performance over time

  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  • United Kingdom
010203040200520112018

How they compare

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 38.6% against 38.6% in United Kingdom, a difference of 0.0%.

Across all 12 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 26th and United Kingdom ranks 26th of 50 countries.

Head to head by decade

Decade United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2000s 36.8% 36.8% 0.0%
2010s 38.2% 38.2% 0.0%

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of female researchers by sector of performance, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 38.6% against 38.6% in United Kingdom as of 2018.
What is the difference in share of female researchers by sector of performance between United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United Kingdom?
0.0%, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United Kingdom?
12 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2018.
How do United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United Kingdom rank globally for share of female researchers by sector of performance?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 26th and United Kingdom ranks 26th of 50 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Share of female researchers by sector of performance. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of female researchers by sector of performance
Unit
Percentage based on head count (HC)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 1,095 data points, 1987–2024
Last refreshed