Netherlands vs West-Nederland: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS
Netherlands
198,165 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2024
West-Nederland
95,860 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2023
Netherlands rank
13th
West-Nederland rank
12th
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS over time
- Netherlands
- West-Nederland
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 198,165 Full-time equivalent (FTE) against 95,860 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in West-Nederland, a difference of 102,305 Full-time equivalent (FTE).
That makes Netherlands's figure about 2.1 times West-Nederland's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 13th and West-Nederland ranks 12th of 48 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | West-Nederland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 84,727 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 44,102 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 40,625 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Netherlands |
| 2000s | 91,596 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 43,614 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 47,982 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 140,327 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 69,511 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 70,816 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 179,166 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 89,116 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 90,050 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts, Netherlands or West-Nederland?
- Netherlands, at 198,165 Full-time equivalent (FTE) against 95,860 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in West-Nederland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts between Netherlands and West-Nederland?
- 102,305 Full-time equivalent (FTE), with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and West-Nederland?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2023.
- How do Netherlands and West-Nederland rank globally for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Netherlands ranks 13th and West-Nederland ranks 12th of 48 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.