Republic of Korea vs South Korea: Researchers by sector of performance, age class and sex

Republic of Korea
603,566 Head count
in 2023
South Korea
603,566 Head count
in 2023
Republic of Korea rank
3rd
South Korea rank
3rd

Researchers by sector of performance, age class and sex over time

  • Republic of Korea
  • South Korea
100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k500.0k600.0k199720102023

How they compare

Republic of Korea currently reports 603,566 Head count against 603,566 Head count in South Korea, a difference of 0 Head count.

Across all 27 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.

Republic of Korea ranks 3rd and South Korea ranks 3rd of 50 countries.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Korea South Korea Difference Ahead
1990s 134,258 Head count 134,258 Head count 0 Head count
2000s 234,057 Head count 234,057 Head count 0 Head count
2010s 441,972 Head count 441,972 Head count 0 Head count
2020s 587,452 Head count 587,452 Head count 0 Head count

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher researchers by sector of performance, age class and sex, Republic of Korea or South Korea?
Republic of Korea, at 603,566 Head count against 603,566 Head count in South Korea as of 2023.
What is the difference in researchers by sector of performance, age class and sex between Republic of Korea and South Korea?
0 Head count, with Republic of Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and South Korea?
27 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2023.
How do Republic of Korea and South Korea rank globally for researchers by sector of performance, age class and sex?
Republic of Korea ranks 3rd and South Korea ranks 3rd of 50 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Researchers by sector of performance, age class and sex. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Researchers by sector of performance, age class and sex
Unit
Head count
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 1,242 data points, 1980–2024
Last refreshed