R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Vest
Vest: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 4,293 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Vest, 2001–2023
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 Vest is 4,293 Full-time equivalent (FTE), measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of up 42.6% on the previous year and up 87.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Vest peaked at 4,293 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,274 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2006.
That places Vest 296th 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 23 years of available data.
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Vest, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,404 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 2002 | 1,648 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +17.4% |
| 2003 | 2,222 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +34.8% |
| 2004 | 2,214 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 1,441 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -34.9% |
| 2006 | 1,274 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -11.6% |
| 2007 | 1,489 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +16.9% |
| 2008 | 1,339 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -10.1% |
| 2009 | 1,558 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +16.4% |
| 2010 | 1,997 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +28.2% |
| 2011 | 2,068 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 1,828 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -11.6% |
| 2013 | 2,293 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +25.4% |
| 2014 | 2,322 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 2,558 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +10.2% |
| 2016 | 2,561 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 2,499 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 2,392 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 2,373 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 2,881 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +21.4% |
| 2021 | 3,168 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +10.0% |
| 2022 | 3,010 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -5.0% |
| 2023 | 4,293 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +42.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,621 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,274 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,222 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 9 |
| 2010s | 2,289 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,828 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,561 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,338 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,881 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,293 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
More science & technology data for Vest
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 229.8 Thousand persons (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 92.8% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 44.6% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 6.08 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 11.6% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 70.8% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Vest?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Vest was 4,293 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 Vest?
- The highest recorded value was 4,293 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Vest?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,274 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2006.
- How does Vest rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Vest ranks 296th 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 Vest?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Vest 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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