R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Oberösterreich
Oberösterreich: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 16,614 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ◆ Volatile
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Oberösterreich, 1981–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
The most recent figure for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Oberösterreich is 16,614 Full-time equivalent (FTE), measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.6% on the previous year and up 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Oberösterreich peaked at 16,614 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,633 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 1993.
That places Oberösterreich 137th out of 412 regions with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Oberösterreich, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 2,919 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1989 | 2,950 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 2,633 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -10.7% |
| 1998 | 3,828 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +45.4% |
| 2002 | 5,071 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +32.5% |
| 2004 | 5,910 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +16.6% |
| 2006 | 7,203 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +21.9% |
| 2007 | 8,021 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.4% |
| 2009 | 8,958 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.7% |
| 2011 | 10,028 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.9% |
| 2013 | 11,930 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +19.0% |
| 2015 | 13,028 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.2% |
| 2017 | 13,551 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 15,132 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.7% |
| 2021 | 15,579 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 16,614 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2,934 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,919 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,950 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
| 1990s | 3,230 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,633 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 3,828 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
| 2000s | 7,033 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5,071 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 8,958 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2010s | 12,734 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10,028 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 15,132 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2020s | 16,096 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 15,579 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 16,614 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
More science & technology data for Oberösterreich
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 468.9 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 91.1% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 65.7% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 357.09 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 70.9% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 80.5% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Oberösterreich?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Oberösterreich was 16,614 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 Oberösterreich?
- The highest recorded value was 16,614 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Oberösterreich?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,633 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1993.
- How does Oberösterreich rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Oberösterreich ranks 137th 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 Oberösterreich?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oberösterreich 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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