Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Philippines

Philippines: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) was 54.3% in 2020. ▬ Flat

Latest (2020)
54.3%
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
15th
of 71 countries
All-time high
57.4%
in 2009
All-time low
53.8%
in 2015
Years of data
10
2003–2020

Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Philippines, 2003–2020

02040602003201120202003: 55.62005: 55.22007: 55.62009: 57.42011: 562013: 54.22015: 53.82018: 552019: 54.12020: 54.3

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

Philippines recorded 54.3% for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in 2020.

That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and down 5.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Philippines peaked at 57.4% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 53.8%, in 2015.

That places Philippines 15th out of 71 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.

Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Philippines, year by year

Annual values for Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) - Government in Philippines, 2003 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2003 55.6%
2005 55.2% -0.8%
2007 55.6% +0.8%
2009 57.4% +3.2%
2011 56.0% -2.4%
2013 54.2% -3.1%
2015 53.8% -0.8%
2018 55.0% +2.2%
2019 54.1% -1.6%
2020 54.3% +0.4%

Philippines compared with similar countries

  • Philippines's 54.3% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 52.5%, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Philippines's 54.3% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 52.2%, 1.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 55.9% 55.2% 57.4% 4
2010s 54.6% 53.8% 56.0% 5
2020s 54.3% 54.3% 54.3% 1

Countries ranked near Philippines

  1. 12 Argentina 55.0% compare
  2. 13 Thailand 54.9% compare
  3. 14 Montenegro 54.8% compare
  4. 16 Trinidad and Tobago 53.9%
  5. 17 Guatemala 53.8% compare
  6. 18 Sri Lanka 53.5% compare

See the full ranking of 71 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Philippines?
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Philippines was 54.3% in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) recorded in Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 57.4% in 2009.
What is the lowest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 53.8% in 2015.
How does Philippines rank for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte)?
Philippines ranks 15th out of 71 countries with data for 2020.
Is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Philippines 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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Indicator
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) - Government
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
71 places, 1,072 data points, 1996–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release