R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Helsinki-Uusimaa
Helsinki-Uusimaa: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 27,956 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Helsinki-Uusimaa, 2009–2023
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 Helsinki-Uusimaa is 27,956 Full-time equivalent (FTE), measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 17.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Helsinki-Uusimaa peaked at 27,956 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023 and was at its lowest, 22,466 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2016.
Helsinki-Uusimaa ranks 87th of 412 regions on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Helsinki-Uusimaa, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 24,530 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 2010 | 24,601 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 24,234 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 23,913 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 23,808 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 23,771 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 22,466 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 23,152 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 23,570 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 24,365 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 24,990 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 26,440 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 26,462 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 27,956 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24,530 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 24,530 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 24,530 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1 |
| 2010s | 23,765 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 22,466 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 24,601 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 9 |
| 2020s | 26,462 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 24,990 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 27,956 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
More science & technology data for Helsinki-Uusimaa
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 683.8 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 98.6% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 72.3% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 635.97 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 93.2% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 85.4% (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Helsinki-Uusimaa?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Helsinki-Uusimaa was 27,956 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 Helsinki-Uusimaa?
- The highest recorded value was 27,956 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Helsinki-Uusimaa?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,466 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2016.
- How does Helsinki-Uusimaa rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Helsinki-Uusimaa ranks 87th 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 Helsinki-Uusimaa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Helsinki-Uusimaa 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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