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

North Macedonia: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) was 38.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
38.9%
Change on year
up 5.6%
World rank
44th
of 65 countries
All-time high
71.4%
in 2020
All-time low
0.0%
in 2005
Years of data
18
2005–2024

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

0204060802005201420242005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 02010: 02011: 02012: 02014: 38.92015: 602016: 61.92017: 62.12018: 642019: 65.82020: 71.42021: 58.12022: 41.22023: 36.82024: 38.9

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

North Macedonia recorded 38.9% for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in 2024.

The figure is up 5.6% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in North Macedonia peaked at 71.4% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2005.

That places North Macedonia 44th out of 65 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

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

Annual values for Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) - 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 38.9%
2015 60.0% +54.3%
2016 61.9% +3.2%
2017 62.1% +0.3%
2018 64.0% +3.0%
2019 65.8% +2.8%
2020 71.4% +8.6%
2021 58.1% -18.6%
2022 41.2% -29.2%
2023 36.8% -10.5%
2024 38.9% +5.6%

North Macedonia compared with similar countries

  • North Macedonia's 38.9% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 43.7%, 89% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
  • North Macedonia's 38.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 47.4%, 82% of the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4
2010s 39.2% 0.0% 65.8% 9
2020s 49.3% 36.8% 71.4% 5

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

  1. 41 Viet Nam 41.8% compare
  2. 42 Panama 40.8% compare
  3. 43 Indonesia 40.8% compare
  4. 45 Peru 38.1% compare
  5. 46 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 37.5% compare
  6. 47 Ecuador 34.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in North Macedonia?
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in North Macedonia was 38.9% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 71.4% in 2020.
What is the lowest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) 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 (hc)?
North Macedonia ranks 44th out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
Is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. 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 (HC) - Private non-profit. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) - Private non-profit
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
65 places, 955 data points, 1996–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release