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10 Countries With Highest Number Of Women Pilots

26 JUNE, 2023

Dristi Sharma

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The percentage of female pilots is on the rise around the world. Here are the top 10 countries with the highest percentage of female commercial pilots.

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On top of the chart, we have India which has seen an increase in the number of female pilots. Percentage share: 12.4%. 

1. India

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Ireland is another country that has seen an increase in the representation of female pilots in recent years. Total percentage: 9.9%.

2. IRELAND 

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With 9.8% of female pilots, organisations have been working to support and empower women in the aviation industry.

3. south aifrica

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With a total of 7.5% of female commercial pilots, Australia is among the top 5 in terms of female pilot population.

4. AUSTRALIA

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With 7% of total commercial pilots being women, Canada is at number 5.

5. canada

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Germany has been actively promoting gender equality in various sectors, including aviation. Percentage share of female commercial pilots: 6.9%. 

6. germany

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Even though efforts are made to encourage women for taking up jobs in the aviation field, the overall percentage remains at just 5.5% in the US.

7. usa

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With just 4.7% of female commercial pilots, the UK stands at Number 8. 

8. united kingdom 

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New Zealand has 4.5% female pilots. The country has seen a rise in the number of female pilots in recent years.

9. new zealand

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At Number 10 is Qatar, with 2.4% female pilots.

10. QATAR