R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Wales (NUTS 2021)
Wales (NUTS 2021): R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS was 14,249 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2018. ▲ Rising
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS in Wales (NUTS 2021), 2005–2018
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
Wales (NUTS 2021) recorded 14,249 Full-time equivalent (FTE) for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in 2018. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 33.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Wales (NUTS 2021) peaked at 14,249 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2018 and was at its lowest, 10,709 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2008.
Wales (NUTS 2021) ranks 155th of 412 regions on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Wales (NUTS 2021), year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11,163 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 2006 | 11,229 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 11,152 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 10,709 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 11,196 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 11,058 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 11,523 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 11,049 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 12,048 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.0% |
| 2014 | 12,356 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 11,922 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 12,465 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 13,729 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +10.1% |
| 2018 | 14,249 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11,090 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10,709 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 11,229 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2010s | 12,266 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 11,049 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 14,249 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 9 |
More science & technology data for Wales (NUTS 2021)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 925.5 Thousand persons (2019)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 925.5 Thousand persons (2019)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 925.5 Thousand persons (2019)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 95.6% (2020)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 83.7% (2020)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 109.04 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 48.8% (2020)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 81.1% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Wales (NUTS 2021)?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts in Wales (NUTS 2021) was 14,249 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Wales (NUTS 2021)?
- The highest recorded value was 14,249 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2018.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts recorded in Wales (NUTS 2021)?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,709 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2008.
- How does Wales (NUTS 2021) rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts?
- Wales (NUTS 2021) ranks 155th out of 412 regions with data for 2018.
- Is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and nuts rising or falling in Wales (NUTS 2021)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Wales (NUTS 2021) 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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