Female researchers: Government … Government HC in Iran
Iran: Female researchers: Government … Government HC was 11.6% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) in Iran, 2004–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Iran recorded 11.6% for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
That represents a change of down 35.6% on the previous year and down 53.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Iran peaked at 25.1% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 11.6%, in 2021.
That places Iran 90th out of 92 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Female researchers: Government … Government HC in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 17.3% | — |
| 2006 | 21.8% | +26.1% |
| 2008 | 25.1% | +15.1% |
| 2017 | 16.8% | -33.2% |
| 2019 | 18.1% | +7.8% |
| 2021 | 11.6% | -35.6% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 11.6% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 52.2%, 22% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Iran's 11.6% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 41.1%, 28% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.4% | 17.3% | 25.1% | 3 |
| 2010s | 17.4% | 16.8% | 18.1% | 2 |
| 2020s | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iran
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Frequently asked questions
- What is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Iran?
- Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Iran was 11.6% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 25.1% in 2008.
- What is the lowest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.6% in 2021.
- How does Iran rank for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc)?
- Iran ranks 90th out of 92 countries with data for 2021.
- Is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.7%. 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 (HC) - Government. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release