R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Liguria
Liguria: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 9,341 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Liguria, 1994–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
Liguria recorded 9,341 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 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.9% on the previous year and up 29.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Liguria peaked at 9,341 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4,633 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 1996.
That places Liguria 195th out of 412 regions with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Liguria, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5,094 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1995 | 4,753 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -6.7% |
| 1996 | 4,633 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 4,851 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 4,815 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 4,849 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 5,204 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 5,688 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.3% |
| 2008 | 6,375 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +12.1% |
| 2009 | 7,052 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +10.6% |
| 2010 | 7,170 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 7,410 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 7,392 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 7,214 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 6,883 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 7,441 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 7,726 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 7,757 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 8,264 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 8,763 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 8,475 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 7,999 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 8,735 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.2% |
| 2023 | 9,341 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,827 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,633 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5,094 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 3 |
| 2000s | 5,548 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,815 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 7,052 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 7 |
| 2010s | 7,602 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 6,883 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 8,763 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,638 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 7,999 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 9,341 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
More science & technology data for Liguria
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 305.7 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 91.8% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 48.8% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 90.04 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 35.5% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 49.9% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Liguria?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Liguria was 9,341 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 Liguria?
- The highest recorded value was 9,341 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Liguria?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,633 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1996.
- How does Liguria rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Liguria ranks 195th 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 Liguria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Liguria 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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