And in Iran, it's even higher (1). It is not what you would expect from either country based on the stereotypes people have in their minds.
(1) https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyguttman/2015/12/09/set-to-ta...
(1) https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyguttman/2015/12/09/set-to-ta...
"Women make up 48 percent of internet users, 45 percent of cellphone users, and 23 percent of mobile app developers in Iran, Telecommunications Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi said here on Sunday."
I can't seem to find stats on the aggregate gender breakdown of software developers in Iran.
countries in Asia prioritize education a lot, prioritize good jobs and good careers a lot. Children are pushed towards the schooling that offers the best careers and STEM is it at the moment.