R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Västsverige
Västsverige: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 35,342 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Västsverige, 1993–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
Västsverige recorded 35,342 Full-time equivalent (FTE) for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in 2023. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is up 6.6% on the previous year and up 105.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Västsverige peaked at 35,342 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023 and was at its lowest, 12,246 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 1993.
That places Västsverige 64th out of 412 regions with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Västsverige, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 12,246 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1995 | 13,430 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.7% |
| 1997 | 15,167 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +12.9% |
| 1999 | 15,823 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 17,352 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 16,162 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 17,362 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.4% |
| 2011 | 17,942 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 17,164 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 19,163 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.6% |
| 2017 | 24,933 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +30.1% |
| 2019 | 24,308 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 33,161 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +36.4% |
| 2023 | 35,342 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14,166 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 12,246 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 15,823 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
| 2000s | 16,959 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 16,162 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 17,362 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 3 |
| 2010s | 20,702 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 17,164 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 24,933 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2020s | 34,251 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 33,161 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 35,342 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2 |
More science & technology data for Västsverige
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 773.4 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 98.6% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 80.9% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 351.76 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 91.8% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 93.6% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Västsverige?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Västsverige was 35,342 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 Västsverige?
- The highest recorded value was 35,342 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Västsverige?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,246 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1993.
- How does Västsverige rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Västsverige ranks 64th 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 Västsverige?
- Over the last ten years it is up 105.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Västsverige 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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