R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Norte
Norte: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 31,290 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
31,290 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
up 6.0%
Rank
75th
of 412 regions
All-time high
31,290 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2024
All-time low
1,955 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 1988
Years of data
31
1988–2024
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Norte, 1988–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
Norte recorded 31,290 Full-time equivalent (FTE) for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in 2024. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 104.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Norte peaked at 31,290 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,955 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 1988.
Norte ranks 75th of 412 regions on this measure, in the top 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 Norte, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1,955 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1990 | 2,228 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +13.9% |
| 1992 | 2,822 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +26.7% |
| 1995 | 3,559 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +26.1% |
| 1997 | 3,827 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.5% |
| 1999 | 4,833 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +26.3% |
| 2000 | 4,908 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 4,962 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 5,638 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +13.6% |
| 2003 | 6,314 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +12.0% |
| 2004 | 6,366 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 6,418 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 7,569 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +17.9% |
| 2007 | 8,719 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +15.2% |
| 2008 | 12,409 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +42.3% |
| 2009 | 13,017 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 13,506 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 14,921 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +10.5% |
| 2012 | 14,563 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 14,913 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 15,327 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 16,177 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 16,349 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 18,504 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 19,725 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 21,204 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.5% |
| 2020 | 24,049 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +13.4% |
| 2021 | 25,845 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.5% |
| 2022 | 27,785 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 29,524 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.3% |
| 2024 | 31,290 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,955 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,955 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,955 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1 |
| 1990s | 3,454 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,228 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,833 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2000s | 7,632 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,908 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 13,017 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2010s | 16,519 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 13,506 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 21,204 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 27,699 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 24,049 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 31,290 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
More science & technology data for Norte
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 864.6 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 85.4% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 44.4% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 26.66 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 43.0% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 57.6% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Norte?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Norte was 31,290 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Norte?
- The highest recorded value was 31,290 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2024.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Norte?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,955 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1988.
- How does Norte rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Norte ranks 75th out of 412 regions with data for 2024.
- Is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts rising or falling in Norte?
- Over the last ten years it is up 104.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norte 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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