Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS in Germany
Germany: Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS was 26,845 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS in Germany, 1999–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for human resources in science and technology (hrst) by category and nuts in Germany is 26,845, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, human resources in science and technology (hrst) by category and nuts in Germany peaked at 26,845 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 17,467, in 1999.
That places Germany 1st out of 33 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,467 | 17,467 | 17,467 | 1 |
| 2000s | 19,020 | 17,814 | 20,766 | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,155 | 20,322 | 24,159 | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,471 | 24,466 | 26,845 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More science & technology data for Germany
- Scientific and technical journal articles 108,782 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 109.20 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 129.15 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 129.15 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 18,747 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 93.5 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 39,822 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 3.2% (2023)
- Number of internet users 76.52 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 45.61 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is human resources in science and technology (hrst) by category and nuts in Germany?
- Human resources in science and technology (hrst) by category and nuts in Germany was 26,845 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest human resources in science and technology (hrst) by category and nuts recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 26,845 in 2025.
- What is the lowest human resources in science and technology (hrst) by category and nuts recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,467 in 1999.
- How does Germany rank for human resources in science and technology (hrst) by category and nuts?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 33 countries with data for 2025.
- Is human resources in science and technology (hrst) by category and nuts rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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