Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Croatia
Croatia: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) was 32.9% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Croatia, 2002–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Croatia stood at 32.9%.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and down 20.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Croatia peaked at 46.4% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 32.4%, in 2019.
That places Croatia 23rd out of 59 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Croatia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 34.2% | — |
| 2003 | 41.0% | +19.9% |
| 2004 | 42.5% | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 40.9% | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 36.1% | -11.6% |
| 2007 | 38.6% | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 46.4% | +20.1% |
| 2009 | 43.0% | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 42.9% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 41.5% | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 45.8% | +10.2% |
| 2013 | 41.2% | -10.0% |
| 2014 | 44.4% | +7.8% |
| 2015 | 43.0% | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 37.6% | -12.5% |
| 2017 | 36.2% | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 37.2% | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 32.4% | -13.0% |
| 2020 | 32.9% | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 32.4% | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 33.7% | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 32.9% | -2.2% |
Croatia compared with similar countries
- Croatia's 32.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 26.3%, 1.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Croatia's 32.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28.6%, 1.2× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40.3% | 34.2% | 46.4% | 8 |
| 2010s | 40.2% | 32.4% | 45.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.0% | 32.4% | 33.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Croatia
More science & technology data for Croatia
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- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 121.73 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.22 units per person (2024)
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 4.72 million (2024)
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- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 3.94 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Croatia?
- Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Croatia was 32.9% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) recorded in Croatia?
- The highest recorded value was 46.4% in 2008.
- What is the lowest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) recorded in Croatia?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.4% in 2019.
- How does Croatia rank for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte)?
- Croatia ranks 23rd out of 59 countries with data for 2023.
- Is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) rising or falling in Croatia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Croatia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) - Business enterprise. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release