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

Serbia: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) was 50.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
50.0%
Change on year
down 50.0%
World rank
21st
of 65 countries
All-time high
100.0%
in 2018
All-time low
0.0%
in 2004
Years of data
21
2004–2024

Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) in Serbia, 2004–2024

0204060801002004201420242004: 02005: 02006: 02007: 41.22008: 66.72009: 66.72010: 02011: 88.92012: 252013: 502014: 57.12015: 57.12016: 752017: 502018: 1002019: 1002020: 1002021: 752022: 1002023: 1002024: 50

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2024, female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Serbia stood at 50.0%.

That represents a change of down 50.0% on the previous year and down 12.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Serbia peaked at 100.0% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2004.

That places Serbia 21st 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 Serbia, year by year

Annual values for Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) - Private non-profit in Serbia, 2004 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2004 0.0%
2005 0.0%
2006 0.0%
2007 41.2%
2008 66.7% +61.9%
2009 66.7% +0.0%
2010 0.0% -100.0%
2011 88.9%
2012 25.0% -71.9%
2013 50.0% +100.0%
2014 57.1% +14.3%
2015 57.1% +0.0%
2016 75.0% +31.2%
2017 50.0% -33.3%
2018 100.0% +100.0%
2019 100.0% +0.0%
2020 100.0% +0.0%
2021 75.0% -25.0%
2022 100.0% +33.3%
2023 100.0% +0.0%
2024 50.0% -50.0%

Serbia compared with similar countries

  • Serbia's 50.0% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 43.7%, 1.1× the median. (26 countries reporting)
  • Serbia's 50.0% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 47.4%, 1.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 29.1% 0.0% 66.7% 6
2010s 60.3% 0.0% 100.0% 10
2020s 85.0% 50.0% 100.0% 5

Countries ranked near Serbia

  1. 18 Belgium 50.9% compare
  2. 19 Spain 50.4% compare
  3. 20 Austria 50.4% compare
  4. 21 Bulgaria 50.0% compare
  5. 21 Costa Rica 50.0% compare
  6. 24 Greece 49.1% compare

See the full ranking of 65 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Serbia?
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Serbia was 50.0% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) recorded in Serbia?
The highest recorded value was 100.0% in 2018.
What is the lowest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) recorded in Serbia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2004.
How does Serbia rank for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc)?
Serbia ranks 21st out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
Is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) rising or falling in Serbia?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Serbia 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