Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Rwanda
Rwanda: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) was 22.8% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
22.8%
World rank
72nd
of 74 countries
All-time high
36.4%
in 2019
All-time low
14.3%
in 2016
Years of data
5
2009–2023
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Rwanda, 2009–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 22.8% for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in 2023.
The figure is up 40.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Rwanda peaked at 36.4% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 14.3%, in 2016.
Rwanda ranks 72nd of 74 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34.2% | — |
| 2013 | 16.3% | -52.4% |
| 2016 | 14.3% | -11.9% |
| 2019 | 36.4% | +154.3% |
| 2023 | 22.8% | -37.4% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 22.8% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 29.7%, 77% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.2% | 34.2% | 34.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 22.3% | 14.3% | 36.4% | 3 |
| 2020s | 22.8% | 22.8% | 22.8% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More science & technology data for Rwanda
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 93.2 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.932 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 13.29 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 517.35 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 1.9 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 4.11 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 433.51 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Rwanda?
- Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Rwanda was 22.8% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 36.4% in 2019.
- What is the lowest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.3% in 2016.
- How does Rwanda rank for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte)?
- Rwanda ranks 72nd out of 74 countries with data for 2023.
- Is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) - Higher education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release