More than half of girls aged 11 to 21 think STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects are for boys compared with 13 per cent of girls aged seven to 10, according to research by the charity.
More than two-fifths of girls aged seven to 21, who are involved in Girlguiding, think there are not enough female role models in the STEM sector.
Girlguiding UK has launched a new programme across Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers to challenge these gender stereotypes.
Google and Girlguiding are providing nearly 400,000 girls and young women with opportunities to learn digital skills, including coding and algorithms through the Skills for My Future programme.
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