R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Nord-Vest
Nord-Vest: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 2,010 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
2,010 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
down 13.7%
Rank
355th
of 412 regions
All-time high
2,752 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2008
All-time low
1,757 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2005
Years of data
23
2001–2023
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Nord-Vest, 2001–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
Nord-Vest recorded 2,010 Full-time equivalent (FTE) for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.7% on the previous year and down 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Nord-Vest peaked at 2,752 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1,757 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2005.
Nord-Vest ranks 355th of 412 regions on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Nord-Vest, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2,352 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 2002 | 2,505 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.5% |
| 2003 | 1,937 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -22.7% |
| 2004 | 1,974 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 1,757 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -11.0% |
| 2006 | 2,318 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +31.9% |
| 2007 | 2,459 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 2,752 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.9% |
| 2009 | 2,677 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 2,432 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -9.2% |
| 2011 | 2,471 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 2,397 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 2,095 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -12.6% |
| 2014 | 2,331 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.3% |
| 2015 | 2,061 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -11.6% |
| 2016 | 1,891 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -8.2% |
| 2017 | 2,023 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.0% |
| 2018 | 1,964 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 2,010 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 2,347 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +16.8% |
| 2021 | 2,275 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 2,330 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 2,010 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -13.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,303 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,757 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,752 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 9 |
| 2010s | 2,168 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,891 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,471 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,240 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,010 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,347 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
More science & technology data for Nord-Vest
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 362.1 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 92.4% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 46.9% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 4 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 12.8% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 76.7% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Nord-Vest?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Nord-Vest was 2,010 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 Nord-Vest?
- The highest recorded value was 2,752 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2008.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Nord-Vest?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,757 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2005.
- How does Nord-Vest rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Nord-Vest ranks 355th 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 Nord-Vest?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Nord-Vest 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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