Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) in Iceland
Iceland: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) was 47.4% in 2011. ▼ Falling
Latest (2011)
47.4%
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
29th
of 65 countries
All-time high
53.8%
in 1999
All-time low
44.9%
in 2005
Years of data
9
1999–2011
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) in Iceland, 1999–2011
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Iceland is 47.4%, measured in 2011.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Iceland peaked at 53.8% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 44.9%, in 2005.
Iceland ranks 29th of 65 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 53.8% | — |
| 2001 | 51.2% | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 48.9% | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 44.9% | -8.3% |
| 2006 | 47.6% | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 50.5% | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 50.5% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 46.9% | -7.1% |
| 2011 | 47.4% | +0.9% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 47.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 47.9%, 99% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 47.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 47.4%, 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 53.8% | 53.8% | 53.8% | 1 |
| 2000s | 48.6% | 44.9% | 51.2% | 7 |
| 2010s | 47.4% | 47.4% | 47.4% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More science & technology data for Iceland
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- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 120.93 (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Iceland?
- Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Iceland was 47.4% in 2011, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 53.8% in 1999.
- What is the lowest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.9% in 2005.
- How does Iceland rank for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc)?
- Iceland ranks 29th out of 65 countries with data for 2011.
- Is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) - Private non-profit. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release