Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) in Indonesia

Indonesia: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) was 37.1% in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)
37.1%
Change on year
up 7.6%
World rank
17th
of 78 countries
All-time high
40.0%
in 2017
All-time low
18.1%
in 2008
Years of data
7
2005–2020

Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) in Indonesia, 2005–2020

0102030402005201220202005: 21.72008: 18.12016: 36.12017: 402018: 37.52019: 34.52020: 37.1

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2020, female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Indonesia stood at 37.1%.

The figure is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 104.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Indonesia peaked at 40.0% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 18.1%, in 2008.

Indonesia ranks 17th of 78 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) in Indonesia, year by year

Annual values for Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) - Business enterprise in Indonesia, 2005 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2005 21.7%
2008 18.1% -16.5%
2016 36.1% +99.1%
2017 40.0% +10.8%
2018 37.5% -6.3%
2019 34.5% -8.0%
2020 37.1% +7.6%

Indonesia compared with similar countries

  • Indonesia's 37.1% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 34.3%, 1.1× the median. (26 countries reporting)
  • Indonesia's 37.1% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 33.9%, 1.1× the median. (10 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 19.9% 18.1% 21.7% 2
2010s 37.0% 34.5% 40.0% 4
2020s 37.1% 37.1% 37.1% 1

Countries ranked near Indonesia

  1. 14 Iraq 39.8% compare
  2. 15 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 39.4%
  3. 16 South Africa 37.5% compare
  4. 18 Bulgaria 37.0% compare
  5. 19 Argentina 36.9% compare
  6. 20 Malaysia 36.5% compare

See the full ranking of 78 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Indonesia?
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Indonesia was 37.1% in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) recorded in Indonesia?
The highest recorded value was 40.0% in 2017.
What is the lowest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) recorded in Indonesia?
The lowest recorded value was 18.1% in 2008.
How does Indonesia rank for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc)?
Indonesia ranks 17th out of 78 countries with data for 2020.
Is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) rising or falling in Indonesia?
Over the last ten years it is up 104.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Indonesia data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) - Business enterprise. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) - Business enterprise
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
78 places, 1,249 data points, 1996–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release