Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Japan
Japan: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) was 5.5% in 2000. ▬ Flat
Latest (2000)
5.5%
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
58th
of 59 countries
All-time high
5.5%
in 1999
All-time low
5.1%
in 1998
Years of data
5
1996–2000
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Japan, 1996–2000
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2000, female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Japan stood at 5.5%.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and up 2.5% over five years.
That places Japan 58th out of 59 countries with data for 2000, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5.4% | — |
| 1997 | 5.5% | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 5.1% | -7.4% |
| 1999 | 5.5% | +8.4% |
| 2000 | 5.5% | -0.5% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 5.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 26.3%, 21% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Japan's 5.5% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 35.0%, 16% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.5% | 4 |
| 2000s | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More science & technology data for Japan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Japan?
- Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Japan was 5.5% in 2000, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 5.5% in 1999.
- What is the lowest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.1% in 1998.
- How does Japan rank for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte)?
- Japan ranks 58th out of 59 countries with data for 2000.
- Where does this Japan 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