Female researchers: Government … Government FTE in Iran
Iran: Female researchers: Government … Government FTE was 11.3% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Iran, 2006–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Iran recorded 11.3% for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of down 34.1% on the previous year and down 56.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Iran peaked at 25.6% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 11.3%, in 2021.
That places Iran 68th out of 71 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Female researchers: Government … Government FTE in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 22.0% | — |
| 2008 | 25.6% | +16.6% |
| 2017 | 15.8% | -38.4% |
| 2019 | 17.1% | +8.4% |
| 2021 | 11.3% | -34.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 11.3% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 52.5%, 22% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Iran's 11.3% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 46.9%, 24% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.8% | 22.0% | 25.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 16.5% | 15.8% | 17.1% | 2 |
| 2020s | 11.3% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iran
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Frequently asked questions
- What is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Iran?
- Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Iran was 11.3% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 25.6% in 2008.
- What is the lowest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.3% in 2021.
- How does Iran rank for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte)?
- Iran ranks 68th out of 71 countries with data for 2021.
- Is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) - Government. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release