6 Countries With Highest Number of Female Pilots 

Source: Airways Magazine (2021) 

India

India has the highest number of female pilots in the world. They comprise 12.4% of pilots in major airlines. No other country has ever surpassed the mark of 10%. India has more than 1,200 female pilots. 

Ireland

Ireland has 9.9% of female pilots, making it the second country in the world with the most number of female pilots. 

South Africa

South Africa also has 9.9% of female pilots. Most countries have less than 10% female commercial pilots. 

Australia 

Australia has 7.5% of females working as a pilot in commercial airlines, making it the fourth country to have the most number of women pilots. 

Canada

Canada is fifth on the list, with 7% of female pilots in commercial airlines. 

Germany

Germany has the sixth-largest number of female pilots with a percentage of 6.9. The world average of female pilots stands at 5.8%.