R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Continente
Continente: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 82,899 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
82,899 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
up 5.9%
Rank
15th
of 412 regions
All-time high
82,899 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2024
All-time low
10,712 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 1988
Years of data
31
1988–2024
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Continente, 1988–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
The most recent figure for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Continente is 82,899 Full-time equivalent (FTE), measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.9% on the previous year and up 79.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Continente peaked at 82,899 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2024 and was at its lowest, 10,712 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 1988.
Continente ranks 15th of 412 regions on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Continente, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 10,712 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1990 | 11,805 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +10.2% |
| 1992 | 13,206 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.9% |
| 1995 | 14,906 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +12.9% |
| 1997 | 17,332 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +16.3% |
| 1999 | 20,154 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +16.3% |
| 2000 | 21,196 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.2% |
| 2001 | 22,263 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 23,611 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 24,960 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 25,024 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 25,089 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 29,864 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +19.0% |
| 2007 | 34,639 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +16.0% |
| 2008 | 46,947 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +35.5% |
| 2009 | 46,291 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 46,875 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 48,897 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 46,917 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 46,052 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 46,195 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 47,300 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 49,666 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 54,216 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 57,259 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 60,554 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 65,109 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.5% |
| 2021 | 68,806 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 73,003 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 78,308 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.3% |
| 2024 | 82,899 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10,712 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10,712 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10,712 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1 |
| 1990s | 15,481 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 11,805 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 20,154 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2000s | 29,988 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 21,196 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 46,947 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2010s | 50,393 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 46,052 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 60,554 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 73,625 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 65,109 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 82,899 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
Countries ranked near Continente
- 13 Netherlands 198,165 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 13 Netherlands 198,165 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 15 Belgium 123,728 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 16 Sweden 123,074 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 17 Switzerland 96,712 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 18 Austria 95,525 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
More science & technology data for Continente
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 2,638 Thousand persons (2025)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 2,638 Thousand persons (2025)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 2,638 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 88.4% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 50.0% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 85.8 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 49.2% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 63.4% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Continente?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Continente was 82,899 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Continente?
- The highest recorded value was 82,899 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2024.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Continente?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,712 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1988.
- How does Continente rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Continente ranks 15th out of 412 regions with data for 2024.
- Is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts rising or falling in Continente?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Continente 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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