R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Région wallonne
Région wallonne: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 20,849 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
20,849 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
up 2.9%
Rank
115th
of 412 regions
All-time high
24,970 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2021
All-time low
12,137 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2004
Years of data
21
2002–2023
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Région wallonne, 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 wallonne is 20,849 Full-time equivalent (FTE), measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 32.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Région wallonne peaked at 24,970 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021 and was at its lowest, 12,137 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2004.
Région wallonne ranks 115th of 412 regions on this measure, 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 wallonne, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 12,875 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 2003 | 13,050 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 12,137 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -7.0% |
| 2005 | 12,436 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 12,748 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 13,384 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 13,565 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 13,848 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 14,010 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 14,941 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 15,758 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 17,304 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 19,334 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.7% |
| 2016 | 17,945 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -7.2% |
| 2017 | 18,632 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 18,277 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 17,646 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 19,649 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.4% |
| 2021 | 24,970 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +27.1% |
| 2022 | 20,264 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -18.8% |
| 2023 | 20,849 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13,005 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 12,137 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 13,848 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 8 |
| 2010s | 17,094 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 14,010 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 19,334 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 9 |
| 2020s | 21,433 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 19,649 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 24,970 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
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- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 94.9% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 61.9% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 286.53 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 64.5% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 81.2% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Région wallonne?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Région wallonne was 20,849 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 wallonne?
- The highest recorded value was 24,970 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 wallonne?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,137 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2004.
- How does Région wallonne rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Région wallonne ranks 115th 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 wallonne?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Région wallonne 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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