Women in science and engineering in Cyprus exceed EU average

According to Eurostat data released for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, 42.3% of scientists and engineers in Cyprus were women in 2024, surpassing the EU average of 40.5%. Across the European Union, the number of women in these fields has grown from 3.4 million in 2008 to 7.9 million in 2024. Latvia led the member states with 50.9% female representation, while Finland recorded the lowest at 30.7%. Women are more prominently represented in knowledge-intensive services at 45.1%, compared to only 22.4% in the manufacturing sector. Despite high STEM participation, Cyprus remains at the bottom of the EU's latest gender equality index. Economic data shows that 33% of Cypriot women earn two-thirds or less of the national median income, compared to 14% of men. Additionally, while the female employment rate is high, a significant full-time equivalent gap persists, especially among couples with children. However, there is recorded growth in Cyprus for women in ICT roles and management positions since 2015.