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Data, statistics and information about gender equality in physics

How has the share of women in physics evolved across Europe — and where do we see progress, stagnation, or setbacks?

The following interactive visualizations track the percentage of women enrolled in Physics bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programmes across different European regions from 2015 to 2023, based on Eurostat data (last update: December 2025). Explore how participation changes over time, compare regions, and follow the academic pipeline from undergraduate studies to doctoral level.


Bachelor — Regional Trends Over Time

Central European Countries

Central-Eastern European Countries

South-Eastern European Countries

Northern European Countries

Western European Countries

Southern European Countries

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Data

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