R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Región de Murcia
Región de Murcia: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 7,346 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ◆ Volatile
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Región de Murcia, 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 Región de Murcia stood at 7,346 Full-time equivalent (FTE). That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 38.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Región de Murcia peaked at 7,346 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023 and was at its lowest, 852.8 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 1989.
Región de Murcia ranks 225th of 412 regions on this measure, 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 Región de Murcia, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 903.9 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1989 | 852.8 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -5.7% |
| 1990 | 920.2 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.9% |
| 1991 | 883.6 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.0% |
| 1992 | 1,322 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +49.6% |
| 1993 | 1,413 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.9% |
| 1994 | 1,346 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.7% |
| 1995 | 1,441 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 1,385 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 1,649 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +19.1% |
| 1998 | 1,618 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 1,730 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 1,875 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.4% |
| 2001 | 2,352 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +25.4% |
| 2002 | 2,146 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -8.7% |
| 2003 | 3,112 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +45.0% |
| 2004 | 3,234 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 4,236 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +31.0% |
| 2006 | 5,032 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +18.8% |
| 2007 | 5,755 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +14.4% |
| 2008 | 5,770 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 5,802 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 6,042 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 5,670 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -6.2% |
| 2012 | 5,459 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 5,290 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 5,412 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 5,641 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 5,808 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 5,993 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 6,149 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 6,320 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 6,409 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 6,788 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 7,162 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 7,346 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Región de Murcia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +49.6% | 883.6 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,322 Full-time equivalent (FTE) |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 878.35 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 852.8 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 903.9 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
| 1990s | 1,371 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 883.6 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,730 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,931 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,875 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5,802 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,779 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5,290 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 6,320 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,926 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 6,409 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 7,346 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
More science & technology data for Región de Murcia
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 384.5 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 94.7% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 54.4% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 29.39 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 65.0% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 83.6% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Región de Murcia?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Región de Murcia was 7,346 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 Región de Murcia?
- The highest recorded value was 7,346 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Región de Murcia?
- The lowest recorded value was 852.8 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1989.
- How does Región de Murcia rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Región de Murcia ranks 225th 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 Región de Murcia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Región de Murcia 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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