R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Galicia
Galicia: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 13,856 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
13,856 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
up 12.2%
Rank
158th
of 412 regions
All-time high
13,856 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2023
All-time low
1,267 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 1988
Years of data
36
1988–2023
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Galicia, 1988–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
In 2023, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Galicia stood at 13,856 Full-time equivalent (FTE). That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.2% on the previous year and up 47.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Galicia peaked at 13,856 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,267 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 1988.
Galicia ranks 158th 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 Galicia, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1,267 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1989 | 1,486 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +17.3% |
| 1990 | 1,764 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +18.7% |
| 1991 | 2,013 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +14.1% |
| 1992 | 2,564 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +27.4% |
| 1993 | 2,491 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.8% |
| 1994 | 2,451 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 3,137 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +28.0% |
| 1996 | 3,196 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 4,500 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +40.8% |
| 1998 | 4,464 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 4,535 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 5,667 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +25.0% |
| 2001 | 5,937 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 6,225 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 7,413 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +19.1% |
| 2004 | 8,286 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.8% |
| 2005 | 8,496 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 8,281 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 8,659 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 9,681 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.8% |
| 2009 | 9,972 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 10,809 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 10,146 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -6.1% |
| 2012 | 9,509 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 9,386 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 9,405 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 9,038 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 9,367 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 10,266 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 10,631 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 11,085 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 10,774 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 11,374 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 12,349 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.6% |
| 2023 | 13,856 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +12.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,377 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,267 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,486 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
| 1990s | 3,111 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,764 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,535 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,862 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5,667 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 9,972 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,964 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 9,038 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 11,085 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,088 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10,774 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 13,856 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
More science & technology data for Galicia
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 773.1 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 92.1% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 56.7% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 30.06 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 64.5% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 78.3% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Galicia?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Galicia was 13,856 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 Galicia?
- The highest recorded value was 13,856 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Galicia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,267 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1988.
- How does Galicia rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Galicia ranks 158th 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 Galicia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Galicia 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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