R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Saarland
Saarland: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 5,373 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
5,373 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
down 5.9%
Rank
271st
of 412 regions
All-time high
5,712 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2021
All-time low
2,245 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 1987
Years of data
17
1987–2023
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Saarland, 1987–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
Saarland recorded 5,373 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 5.9% on the previous year and up 26.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Saarland peaked at 5,712 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2,245 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 1987.
That places Saarland 271st 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 17 years of available data.
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Saarland, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 2,245 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1989 | 2,567 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +14.3% |
| 1991 | 2,412 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -6.0% |
| 1995 | 2,471 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 2,560 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 2,542 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 2,759 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 2,729 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 3,234 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +18.5% |
| 2009 | 3,343 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 3,771 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +12.8% |
| 2013 | 4,256 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +12.9% |
| 2015 | 4,545 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 5,138 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +13.0% |
| 2019 | 5,554 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.1% |
| 2021 | 5,712 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 5,373 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -5.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2,406 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,245 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,567 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
| 1990s | 2,496 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,412 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,560 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
| 2000s | 3,016 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,729 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 3,343 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
| 2010s | 4,653 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 3,771 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5,554 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2020s | 5,542 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5,373 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5,712 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
More science & technology data for Saarland
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 272.8 Thousand persons (2025)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 272.8 Thousand persons (2025)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 272.8 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 87.9% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 70.3% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 135.96 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 49.1% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 75.2% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Saarland?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Saarland was 5,373 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 Saarland?
- The highest recorded value was 5,712 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Saarland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,245 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1987.
- How does Saarland rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Saarland ranks 271st 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 Saarland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Saarland 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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