Where Students Choose STEM Degrees [Infographic]

Where Students Choose STEM Degrees [Infographic]

Share to Linkedin Graduates in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics - STEM for short - are sought after globally, but are often in short supply. Many countries have tried to bolster enrollment in STEM to aid important growth industries like medtech, digital services, mobility or computer sciences. However, countries have had varying success, as data from UNESCO shows. In general, countries that have managed to produce a higher share of STEM graduates than elsewhere are more likely to be found in the Arab world, in Eastern Europe and also in East Asia. Using the latest available data from 2020 through 2022, Malaysia saw the highest share of STEM graduates in all tertiary eduation degree recipients at 43. 5%. This chart shows STEM graduates as a share of all tertiary education degree recipients in selected ... [+] countries in 2022 (in percent). As seen in a report from Malaysia's Malay Mail, the country is pushing even further, looking to improve its curriculums and increase the share of STEM students to as many as 60% in order to fulfill the future need for science, engineering and tech professionals it is anticipating. Neighboring Singapore is also reaching a high share