R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Salzburg
Salzburg: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 4,177 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ◆ Volatile
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Salzburg, 1981–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
Salzburg recorded 4,177 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 1.6% on the previous year and up 39.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Salzburg peaked at 4,245 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021 and was at its lowest, 486.5 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 1981.
That places Salzburg 299th out of 412 regions with data for 2023, putting it 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 Salzburg, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 486.5 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1989 | 702.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +44.3% |
| 1993 | 781.9 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.4% |
| 1998 | 941.7 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +20.4% |
| 2002 | 1,322 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +40.4% |
| 2004 | 1,524 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +15.3% |
| 2006 | 1,835 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +20.4% |
| 2007 | 1,954 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.5% |
| 2009 | 2,223 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +13.8% |
| 2011 | 2,561 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +15.2% |
| 2013 | 2,994 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +16.9% |
| 2015 | 3,229 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 3,658 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +13.3% |
| 2019 | 4,078 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.5% |
| 2021 | 4,245 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 4,177 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 594.3 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 486.5 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 702.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
| 1990s | 861.8 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 781.9 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 941.7 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
| 2000s | 1,771 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,322 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,223 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2010s | 3,304 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,561 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,078 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2020s | 4,211 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,177 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,245 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
More science & technology data for Salzburg
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 174.9 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 90.2% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 64.9% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 75.62 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 71.6% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 81.7% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Salzburg?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Salzburg was 4,177 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 Salzburg?
- The highest recorded value was 4,245 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Salzburg?
- The lowest recorded value was 486.5 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1981.
- How does Salzburg rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Salzburg ranks 299th 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 Salzburg?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Salzburg 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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