R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Prov. Antwerpen
Prov. Antwerpen: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 23,419 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Prov. Antwerpen, 2006–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
Prov. Antwerpen recorded 23,419 Full-time equivalent (FTE) for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and up 113.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Prov. Antwerpen peaked at 23,535 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2022 and was at its lowest, 9,881 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2008.
Prov. Antwerpen ranks 105th of 412 regions on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Prov. Antwerpen, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 10,570 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 2007 | 10,609 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 9,881 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 10,146 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 10,688 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 11,235 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 10,955 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 12,032 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 12,612 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 23,535 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +86.6% |
| 2023 | 23,419 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10,301 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 9,881 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10,609 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
| 2010s | 11,504 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10,688 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 12,612 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2020s | 23,477 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 23,419 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 23,535 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
More science & technology data for Prov. Antwerpen
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 639.8 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 97.4% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 72.1% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 263.1 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 71.1% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 89.3% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Prov. Antwerpen?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Prov. Antwerpen was 23,419 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 Prov. Antwerpen?
- The highest recorded value was 23,535 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2022.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Prov. Antwerpen?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,881 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2008.
- How does Prov. Antwerpen rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Prov. Antwerpen ranks 105th 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 Prov. Antwerpen?
- Over the last ten years it is up 113.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Prov. Antwerpen 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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