R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Hovedstaden
Hovedstaden: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 41,588 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Hovedstaden, 2007–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
Hovedstaden recorded 41,588 Full-time equivalent (FTE) for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in 2023. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of up 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Hovedstaden peaked at 41,588 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023 and was at its lowest, 31,326 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2007.
That places Hovedstaden 48th out of 412 regions with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Hovedstaden, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 31,326 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 2010 | 34,957 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.6% |
| 2011 | 34,673 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 35,093 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 35,158 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 35,494 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 36,429 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 37,749 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 37,767 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 38,345 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 41,588 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31,326 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 31,326 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 31,326 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1 |
| 2010s | 36,185 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 34,673 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 38,345 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 9 |
| 2020s | 41,588 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 41,588 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 41,588 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1 |
Countries ranked near Hovedstaden
- 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 Hovedstaden
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 827.9 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 99.0% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 83.4% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 413.5 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 94.3% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 94.1% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Hovedstaden?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Hovedstaden was 41,588 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 Hovedstaden?
- The highest recorded value was 41,588 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Hovedstaden?
- The lowest recorded value was 31,326 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2007.
- How does Hovedstaden rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Hovedstaden ranks 48th 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 Hovedstaden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Hovedstaden 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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