Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) was 55.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
55.0%
Change on year
up 49.3%
World rank
12th
of 53 countries
All-time high
65.4%
in 2020
All-time low
0.0%
in 2005
Years of data
18
2005–2024

Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in North Macedonia, 2005–2024

02040602005201420242005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 02010: 02011: 02012: 02014: 38.82015: 602016: 59.92017: 63.12018: 60.72019: 612020: 65.42021: 58.12022: 41.22023: 36.82024: 55

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

North Macedonia recorded 55.0% for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in 2024.

The figure is up 49.3% on the previous year and up 41.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in North Macedonia peaked at 65.4% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2005.

That places North Macedonia 12th out of 53 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

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

Annual values for Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) - Private non-profit in North Macedonia, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 0.0%
2006 0.0%
2007 0.0%
2008 0.0%
2010 0.0%
2011 0.0%
2012 0.0%
2014 38.8%
2015 60.0% +54.8%
2016 59.9% -0.2%
2017 63.1% +5.3%
2018 60.7% -3.8%
2019 61.0% +0.5%
2020 65.4% +7.3%
2021 58.1% -11.1%
2022 41.2% -29.2%
2023 36.8% -10.5%
2024 55.0% +49.3%

North Macedonia compared with similar countries

  • North Macedonia's 55.0% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 40.8%, 1.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
  • North Macedonia's 55.0% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 48.2%, 1.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4
2010s 38.2% 0.0% 63.1% 9
2020s 51.3% 36.8% 65.4% 5

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

  1. 9 Italy 57.5% compare
  2. 10 Uruguay 55.9% compare
  3. 11 Thailand 55.1% compare
  4. 13 Philippines 54.9% compare
  5. 14 Argentina 54.5% compare
  6. 15 Portugal 52.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in North Macedonia?
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in North Macedonia was 55.0% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 65.4% in 2020.
What is the lowest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2005.
How does North Macedonia rank for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte)?
North Macedonia ranks 12th out of 53 countries with data for 2024.
Is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is up 41.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) - Private non-profit. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) - Private non-profit
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
53 places, 728 data points, 1996–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release