According to the data of the State Statistical Office, in 2014, 206 persons have gained the title "Doctor of Science", which is a decrease of 5.9% compared with 2013.
The majority of doctorate holders, 41.8%, have gained their doctorate in the field of social sciences, followed by 17.5% in technical-technological sciences, 15.5% in the field of medical sciences, while the rest have obtained their doctorate in the field of humanities, natural sciences and mathematics and biotechnical sciences.
The participation of females that have obtained a doctorate during 2014 was 106 candidates or 51.5% of the total number of doctorates in 2014.
Of the total number of persons that have gained the title Doctor of Science, the majority, 47.1%, work in educational activity.
