R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Illes Balears
Illes Balears: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 3,526 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ◆ Volatile
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Illes Balears, 1988–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
Illes Balears recorded 3,526 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 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.9% on the previous year and up 90.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Illes Balears peaked at 3,526 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023 and was at its lowest, 161.2 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 1988.
Illes Balears ranks 315th of 412 regions on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Illes Balears, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 161.2 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1989 | 208.8 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +29.5% |
| 1990 | 223.4 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.0% |
| 1991 | 253.4 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +13.4% |
| 1992 | 213 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -15.9% |
| 1993 | 232 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.9% |
| 1994 | 250 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.8% |
| 1995 | 465 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +86.0% |
| 1996 | 729 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +56.8% |
| 1997 | 463 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -36.5% |
| 1998 | 683 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +47.5% |
| 1999 | 549 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -19.6% |
| 2000 | 571.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 759.5 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +33.0% |
| 2002 | 704.8 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -7.2% |
| 2003 | 816 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +15.8% |
| 2004 | 1,073 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +31.5% |
| 2005 | 1,283 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +19.6% |
| 2006 | 1,354 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 1,557 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +15.0% |
| 2008 | 1,728 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.0% |
| 2009 | 1,767 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 2,137 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +20.9% |
| 2011 | 2,007 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -6.1% |
| 2012 | 1,956 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 1,848 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 1,846 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 1,801 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 2,005 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.3% |
| 2017 | 2,204 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.9% |
| 2018 | 2,685 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +21.8% |
| 2019 | 2,793 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 2,777 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 2,997 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 3,238 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.0% |
| 2023 | 3,526 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Illes Balears changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +86.0% | 250 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 465 Full-time equivalent (FTE) |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 185 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 161.2 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 208.8 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
| 1990s | 406.08 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 213 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 729 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,161 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 571.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,767 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,128 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,801 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,793 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,134 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,777 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 3,526 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
More science & technology data for Illes Balears
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 332.7 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 97.0% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 63.6% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 10.08 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 70.0% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 90.9% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Illes Balears?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Illes Balears was 3,526 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 Illes Balears?
- The highest recorded value was 3,526 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Illes Balears?
- The lowest recorded value was 161.2 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1988.
- How does Illes Balears rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Illes Balears ranks 315th 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 Illes Balears?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Illes Balears 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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