R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest
Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 17,462 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, 2002–2023
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 Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest is 17,462 Full-time equivalent (FTE), measured in 2023.
The figure is up 4.3% on the previous year and up 68.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest peaked at 17,760 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021 and was at its lowest, 7,317 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2002.
That places Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest 131st out of 412 regions with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7,317 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 2003 | 7,363 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 7,668 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 7,748 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 8,652 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.7% |
| 2007 | 9,079 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 8,997 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 9,223 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 8,517 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 8,739 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 10,385 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +18.8% |
| 2014 | 11,073 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.6% |
| 2015 | 12,117 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.4% |
| 2016 | 12,798 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 13,245 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 15,949 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +20.4% |
| 2019 | 16,557 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 14,779 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -10.7% |
| 2021 | 17,760 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +20.2% |
| 2022 | 16,741 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -5.7% |
| 2023 | 17,462 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,256 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 7,317 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 9,223 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 8 |
| 2010s | 12,153 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 8,517 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 16,557 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 9 |
| 2020s | 16,685 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 14,779 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 17,760 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
More science & technology data for Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 484.9 Thousand persons (2025)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 484.9 Thousand persons (2025)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 484.9 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 94.0% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 59.3% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 109.89 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 74.0% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 85.5% (2019)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest was 17,462 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 Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest?
- The highest recorded value was 17,760 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,317 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2002.
- How does Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest ranks 131st 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 Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest 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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