R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Prov. West-Vlaanderen
Prov. West-Vlaanderen: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 8,241 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Prov. West-Vlaanderen, 2006–2023
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 Prov. West-Vlaanderen is 8,241 Full-time equivalent (FTE), measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.5% on the previous year and up 93.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Prov. West-Vlaanderen peaked at 8,539 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3,093 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2010.
Prov. West-Vlaanderen ranks 208th 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. West-Vlaanderen, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3,396 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 2007 | 3,497 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 3,268 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -6.5% |
| 2009 | 3,302 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 3,093 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -6.3% |
| 2011 | 3,458 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.8% |
| 2013 | 4,258 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +23.1% |
| 2014 | 4,025 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -5.5% |
| 2015 | 4,367 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.5% |
| 2022 | 8,539 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +95.5% |
| 2023 | 8,241 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,366 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 3,268 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 3,497 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
| 2010s | 3,840 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 3,093 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,367 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2020s | 8,390 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 8,241 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 8,539 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
More science & technology data for Prov. West-Vlaanderen
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 360.2 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 95.5% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 68.1% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 110.14 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 69.1% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 85.4% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Prov. West-Vlaanderen?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Prov. West-Vlaanderen was 8,241 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. West-Vlaanderen?
- The highest recorded value was 8,539 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. West-Vlaanderen?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,093 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2010.
- How does Prov. West-Vlaanderen rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Prov. West-Vlaanderen ranks 208th 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. West-Vlaanderen?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Prov. West-Vlaanderen 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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