R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Groningen
Groningen: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 4,387 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2012. ▲ Rising
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Groningen, 1997–2012
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
Groningen recorded 4,387 Full-time equivalent (FTE) for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in 2012.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 35.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Groningen peaked at 4,788 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1998 and was at its lowest, 3,248 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2002.
Groningen ranks 293rd of 412 regions on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Groningen, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3,608 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1998 | 4,788 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +32.7% |
| 2000 | 3,504 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -26.8% |
| 2001 | 3,956 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +12.9% |
| 2002 | 3,248 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -17.9% |
| 2003 | 3,674 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +13.1% |
| 2005 | 3,864 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 3,370 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -12.8% |
| 2009 | 3,719 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +10.4% |
| 2011 | 4,393 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +18.1% |
| 2012 | 4,387 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,198 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 3,608 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,788 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,619 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 3,248 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 3,956 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 7 |
| 2010s | 4,390 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,387 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,393 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
More science & technology data for Groningen
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 227.5 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 99.6% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 85.1% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 21.84 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 88.5% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 84.7% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Groningen?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Groningen was 4,387 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Groningen?
- The highest recorded value was 4,788 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1998.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Groningen?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,248 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2002.
- How does Groningen rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Groningen ranks 293rd out of 412 regions with data for 2012.
- Is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts rising or falling in Groningen?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Groningen 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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