Poland vs United Kingdom: Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants

Poland
3,675
in 2023
United Kingdom
4,473
in 2017
Poland rank
32nd
United Kingdom rank
29th

Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants over time

  • Poland
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

United Kingdom currently reports 4,473 against 3,675 in Poland, a difference of 798.

That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.2 times Poland's.

Across all 18 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.

Poland ranks 32nd and United Kingdom ranks 29th of 106 countries.

United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2000s 1,556 3,736 2,180 United Kingdom
2010s 2,064 4,229 2,165 United Kingdom

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants, Poland or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom, at 4,473 against 3,675 in Poland as of 2017.
What is the difference in researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants between Poland and United Kingdom?
798, with United Kingdom ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and United Kingdom?
18 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2017.
How do Poland and United Kingdom rank globally for researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants?
Poland ranks 32nd and United Kingdom ranks 29th of 106 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants (per 1,000,000 population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants (per 1,000,000 population)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
128 places, 2,316 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed