Participation of women in R&D

Data indicates that gender equality in the modern research arena and the knowledge society continues to be a challenge not only in Greece.

1.902

Women as R&D personnel in the Business sector

6.772

Women as R&D personnel in the Public Sector

14.135

Women as R&D staff in Higher Education

High level of employment among women researchers in Greece 2015

The participation of women researchers in total employment in Greece is very high among the EU 28 member states (5th place). In recent years, the relative position of the country in terms of this indicator has improved significantly. According to available data, in 2011, Greece was ranked 12th, in 2013 it rose to 5th place where it remained for the most recent recorded year (2015).