R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Bremen
Bremen: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 7,560 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
7,560 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
down 3.6%
Rank
220th
of 412 regions
All-time high
7,843 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2021
All-time low
3,980 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 1987
Years of data
17
1987–2023
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Bremen, 1987–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
Bremen recorded 7,560 Full-time equivalent (FTE) for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in 2023.
The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 22.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Bremen peaked at 7,843 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3,980 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 1987.
That places Bremen 220th out of 412 regions with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 17 years of available data.
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Bremen, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 3,980 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1989 | 4,778 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +20.1% |
| 1991 | 4,815 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 5,233 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.7% |
| 1997 | 4,570 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -12.7% |
| 1999 | 4,667 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 5,468 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +17.2% |
| 2005 | 4,714 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -13.8% |
| 2007 | 5,041 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 5,213 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 5,832 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.9% |
| 2013 | 6,177 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 6,822 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +10.4% |
| 2017 | 6,987 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 7,660 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.6% |
| 2021 | 7,843 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 7,560 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4,379 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 3,980 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,778 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
| 1990s | 4,821 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,570 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5,233 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
| 2000s | 5,109 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,714 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5,468 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
| 2010s | 6,696 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5,832 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 7,660 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2020s | 7,702 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 7,560 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 7,843 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
More science & technology data for Bremen
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 213.2 Thousand persons (2025)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 213.2 Thousand persons (2025)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 213.2 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 89.7% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 57.2% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 56.26 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 44.6% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 82.2% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Bremen?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Bremen was 7,560 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Bremen?
- The highest recorded value was 7,843 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Bremen?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,980 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1987.
- How does Bremen rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Bremen ranks 220th out of 412 regions with data for 2023.
- Is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts rising or falling in Bremen?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bremen data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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