R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in País Vasco
País Vasco: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 23,997 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
23,997 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
up 6.9%
Rank
100th
of 412 regions
All-time high
23,997 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2023
All-time low
4,564 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 1988
Years of data
36
1988–2023
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in País Vasco, 1988–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
In 2023, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in País Vasco stood at 23,997 Full-time equivalent (FTE). That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.9% on the previous year and up 32.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in País Vasco peaked at 23,997 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4,564 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 1988.
País Vasco ranks 100th of 412 regions on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 36 years of available data.
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in País Vasco, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 4,564 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1989 | 5,046 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +10.6% |
| 1990 | 5,178 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 5,471 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.7% |
| 1992 | 5,104 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -6.7% |
| 1993 | 5,298 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.8% |
| 1994 | 5,250 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 5,678 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.2% |
| 1996 | 6,103 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.5% |
| 1997 | 6,192 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 7,292 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +17.8% |
| 1999 | 6,996 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 8,354 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +19.4% |
| 2001 | 9,560 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +14.4% |
| 2002 | 10,187 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 11,440 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +12.3% |
| 2004 | 12,384 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.2% |
| 2005 | 13,124 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 13,714 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 15,571 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +13.5% |
| 2008 | 16,683 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 17,218 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 16,921 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 17,971 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 18,591 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 18,072 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 17,843 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 17,712 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 17,831 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 18,481 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 19,571 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 19,675 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 19,517 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 21,498 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +10.2% |
| 2022 | 22,446 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 23,997 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4,805 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,564 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5,046 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
| 1990s | 5,856 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5,104 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 7,292 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2000s | 12,823 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 8,354 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 17,218 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,267 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 16,921 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 19,675 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 21,864 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 19,517 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 23,997 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
More science & technology data for País Vasco
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 862.6 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 94.6% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 60.3% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 140.64 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 66.2% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 88.0% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in País Vasco?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in País Vasco was 23,997 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 País Vasco?
- The highest recorded value was 23,997 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in País Vasco?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,564 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1988.
- How does País Vasco rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- País Vasco ranks 100th 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 País Vasco?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this País Vasco 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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