R&D personnel by sector of performance - Regions — Researchers in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: R&D personnel by sector of performance - Regions — Researchers was 9,382 Persons in 2023. ◆ Volatile
R&D personnel by sector of performance - Regions — Researchers in Bulgaria, 1995–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2023, r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers in Bulgaria stood at 9,382 Persons.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.3% on the previous year and up 194.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers in Bulgaria peaked at 10,578 Persons in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,075 Persons, in 2002.
Bulgaria ranks 23rd of 36 countries on this measure, 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 by sector of performance - Regions — Researchers in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2,092 Persons | — |
| 1996 | 2,020 Persons | -3.4% |
| 1997 | 2,224 Persons | +10.1% |
| 1998 | 2,004 Persons | -9.9% |
| 1999 | 1,435 Persons | -28.4% |
| 2000 | 1,225 Persons | -14.6% |
| 2001 | 1,128 Persons | -7.9% |
| 2002 | 1,075 Persons | -4.7% |
| 2003 | 1,385 Persons | +28.8% |
| 2004 | 1,445 Persons | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 1,251 Persons | -13.4% |
| 2006 | 1,500 Persons | +19.9% |
| 2007 | 1,591 Persons | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 1,747 Persons | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 2,024 Persons | +15.9% |
| 2010 | 1,672 Persons | -17.4% |
| 2011 | 1,747 Persons | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 2,388 Persons | +36.7% |
| 2013 | 3,186 Persons | +33.4% |
| 2014 | 3,969 Persons | +24.6% |
| 2015 | 6,459 Persons | +62.7% |
| 2016 | 7,242 Persons | +12.1% |
| 2017 | 7,941 Persons | +9.7% |
| 2018 | 9,367 Persons | +18.0% |
| 2019 | 9,876 Persons | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 9,644 Persons | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 9,546 Persons | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 10,578 Persons | +10.8% |
| 2023 | 9,382 Persons | -11.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,955 Persons | 1,435 Persons | 2,224 Persons | 5 |
| 2000s | 1,437 Persons | 1,075 Persons | 2,024 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,385 Persons | 1,672 Persons | 9,876 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,788 Persons | 9,382 Persons | 10,578 Persons | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers in Bulgaria?
- R&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers in Bulgaria was 9,382 Persons in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 10,578 Persons in 2022.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,075 Persons in 2002.
- How does Bulgaria rank for r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers?
- Bulgaria ranks 23rd out of 36 countries with data for 2023.
- Is r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 194.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of R&D personnel by sector of performance - Regions — Researchers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This table contains research and development (R&D) personnel statistics in large (TL2) regions. Indicators covered Number of R&D personnel is provided in both headcounts and full-time equivalent on R&D by sex, sector of performance (business enterprise, government, higher education, and private non-profit). Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). TL3 regions are grouped into typologies based on shared characteristics. See the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xls) and the OECD Territorial grid (pdf). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats Further information Guidelines for Collecting and Reporting Data on Research and Experimental Development Frascati Manual 2015 The interactive web-tool OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas The report OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For any question or comment, please write to RegionStat@oecd.org