R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Emilia-Romagna
Emilia-Romagna: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 43,922 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Emilia-Romagna, 1994–2023
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 Emilia-Romagna is 43,922 Full-time equivalent (FTE), measured in 2023.
The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and up 48.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Emilia-Romagna peaked at 44,926 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2019 and was at its lowest, 10,889 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 1995.
Emilia-Romagna ranks 45th of 412 regions on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Emilia-Romagna, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 11,345 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1995 | 10,889 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.0% |
| 1996 | 11,113 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 13,552 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +21.9% |
| 2003 | 14,941 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 15,426 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 17,514 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +13.5% |
| 2007 | 23,033 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +31.5% |
| 2008 | 22,061 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 23,156 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 24,615 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 24,576 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 26,901 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.5% |
| 2013 | 29,543 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.8% |
| 2014 | 30,372 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 31,939 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 37,428 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +17.2% |
| 2017 | 42,158 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +12.6% |
| 2018 | 44,911 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 44,926 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 44,224 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 41,988 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -5.1% |
| 2022 | 41,990 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 43,922 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11,116 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10,889 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 11,345 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 3 |
| 2000s | 18,526 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 13,552 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 23,156 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 7 |
| 2010s | 33,737 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 24,576 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 44,926 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 43,031 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 41,988 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 44,224 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
Countries ranked near Emilia-Romagna
- 42 Luxembourg 5,958 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 43 Iceland 4,226 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 44 North Macedonia 3,812 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 45 Malta 2,431 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 46 Cyprus 2,325 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 47 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1,928 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 48 Montenegro 945.7 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
More science & technology data for Emilia-Romagna
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 993.6 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 91.9% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 49.6% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 579.15 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 36.9% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 53.3% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Emilia-Romagna?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Emilia-Romagna was 43,922 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 Emilia-Romagna?
- The highest recorded value was 44,926 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2019.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Emilia-Romagna?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,889 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1995.
- How does Emilia-Romagna rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Emilia-Romagna ranks 45th 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 Emilia-Romagna?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Emilia-Romagna 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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