Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) was 26.9% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
26.9%
Change on year
up 36.7%
World rank
38th
of 59 countries
All-time high
48.2%
in 2020
All-time low
14.1%
in 2021
Years of data
5
2020–2024
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Saudi Arabia, 2020–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 26.9% for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in 2024.
That represents a change of up 36.7% on the previous year and down 44.2% over five years.
That places Saudi Arabia 38th out of 59 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 48.2% | — |
| 2021 | 14.1% | -70.7% |
| 2022 | 19.1% | +35.1% |
| 2023 | 19.7% | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 26.9% | +36.7% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 26.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 26.3%, 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 26.9% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 28.5%, 94% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Saudi Arabia?
- Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Saudi Arabia was 26.9% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 48.2% in 2020.
- What is the lowest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.1% in 2021.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte)?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 38th out of 59 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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