Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS in Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi
Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi: Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS was 343.7 Thousand persons in 2025. ▲ Rising
Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS in Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi, 2005–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi recorded 343.7 Thousand persons for human resources in science and technology (hrst) by category and nuts in 2025.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, human resources in science and technology (hrst) by category and nuts in Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi peaked at 364.4 Thousand persons in 2020 and was at its lowest, 271.8 Thousand persons, in 2005.
That places Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi 288th out of 437 regions with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.
Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS in Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 271.8 Thousand persons | — |
| 2006 | 279.4 Thousand persons | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 276.6 Thousand persons | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 282.2 Thousand persons | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 288 Thousand persons | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 298.5 Thousand persons | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 306.7 Thousand persons | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 310.6 Thousand persons | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 314.3 Thousand persons | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 323.8 Thousand persons | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 330.2 Thousand persons | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 333.3 Thousand persons | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 342.9 Thousand persons | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 348.9 Thousand persons | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 358.2 Thousand persons | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 364.4 Thousand persons | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 333.2 Thousand persons | -8.6% |
| 2022 | 340.9 Thousand persons | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 345.1 Thousand persons | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 339.4 Thousand persons | -1.7% |
| 2025 | 343.7 Thousand persons | +1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 279.6 Thousand persons | 271.8 Thousand persons | 288 Thousand persons | 5 |
| 2010s | 326.74 Thousand persons | 298.5 Thousand persons | 358.2 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 344.45 Thousand persons | 333.2 Thousand persons | 364.4 Thousand persons | 6 |
More science & technology data for Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi
- R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 11,294 Full-time equivalent (FTE) (2023)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 95.9% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 64.8% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 176.86 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 86.1% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 74.4% (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is human resources in science and technology (hrst) by category and nuts in Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi?
- Human resources in science and technology (hrst) by category and nuts in Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi was 343.7 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest human resources in science and technology (hrst) by category and nuts recorded in Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi?
- The highest recorded value was 364.4 Thousand persons in 2020.
- What is the lowest human resources in science and technology (hrst) by category and nuts recorded in Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi?
- The lowest recorded value was 271.8 Thousand persons in 2005.
- How does Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi rank for human resources in science and technology (hrst) by category and nuts?
- Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi ranks 288th out of 437 regions with data for 2025.
- Is human resources in science and technology (hrst) by category and nuts rising or falling in Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi 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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