R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Castilla y León
Castilla y León: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 11,741 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Castilla y León, 1988–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
Castilla y León recorded 11,741 Full-time equivalent (FTE) for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in 2023. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 32.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Castilla y León peaked at 11,741 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,560 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 1990.
Castilla y León ranks 176th of 412 regions on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 36 years of available data.
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Castilla y León, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2,652 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1989 | 2,577 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 2,560 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.6% |
| 1991 | 3,156 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +23.3% |
| 1992 | 3,329 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.5% |
| 1993 | 4,620 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +38.8% |
| 1994 | 4,247 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -8.1% |
| 1995 | 3,268 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -23.1% |
| 1996 | 4,560 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +39.5% |
| 1997 | 4,337 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.9% |
| 1998 | 4,428 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.1% |
| 1999 | 4,962 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +12.1% |
| 2000 | 5,475 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +10.3% |
| 2001 | 6,535 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +19.4% |
| 2002 | 6,968 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 7,581 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.8% |
| 2004 | 8,092 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 8,571 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 9,219 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 9,763 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 10,201 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 10,163 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 9,736 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 9,734 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 9,547 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 8,862 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -7.2% |
| 2014 | 8,855 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 8,881 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 8,874 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 9,479 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 9,976 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 10,599 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 10,554 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 11,118 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 11,701 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 11,741 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2,614 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,577 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,652 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
| 1990s | 3,947 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,560 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,962 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,257 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5,475 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10,201 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,454 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 8,855 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10,599 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,279 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10,554 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 11,741 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
More science & technology data for Castilla y León
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 674.3 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 93.2% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 53.8% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 31.16 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 62.8% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 82.4% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Castilla y León?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Castilla y León was 11,741 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 Castilla y León?
- The highest recorded value was 11,741 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Castilla y León?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,560 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1990.
- How does Castilla y León rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Castilla y León ranks 176th 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 Castilla y León?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Castilla y León 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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