R&D personnel by sector of performance - Regions — Researchers in Korea
Korea: R&D personnel by sector of performance - Regions — Researchers was 438,674 Persons in 2023. ◆ Volatile
R&D personnel by sector of performance - Regions — Researchers in Korea, 1997–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2023, r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers in Korea stood at 438,674 Persons.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 55.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers in Korea peaked at 443,270 Persons in 2022 and was at its lowest, 66,018 Persons, in 1998.
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 Korea, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 74,665 Persons | — |
| 1998 | 66,018 Persons | -11.6% |
| 1999 | 70,431 Persons | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 94,333 Persons | +33.9% |
| 2001 | 111,299 Persons | +18.0% |
| 2002 | 118,160 Persons | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 124,030 Persons | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 134,300 Persons | +8.3% |
| 2005 | 154,306 Persons | +14.9% |
| 2006 | 173,904 Persons | +12.7% |
| 2007 | 185,633 Persons | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 197,023 Persons | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 210,303 Persons | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 226,168 Persons | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 250,626 Persons | +10.8% |
| 2012 | 275,986 Persons | +10.1% |
| 2013 | 281,874 Persons | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 304,808 Persons | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 317,842 Persons | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 321,323 Persons | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 343,367 Persons | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 368,237 Persons | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 387,448 Persons | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 401,116 Persons | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 429,465 Persons | +7.1% |
| 2022 | 443,270 Persons | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 438,674 Persons | -1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 70,371 Persons | 66,018 Persons | 74,665 Persons | 3 |
| 2000s | 150,329 Persons | 94,333 Persons | 210,303 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 307,768 Persons | 226,168 Persons | 387,448 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 428,131 Persons | 401,116 Persons | 443,270 Persons | 4 |
Countries ranked near Korea
More science & technology data for Korea
- Patents in OECD selected technologies — Patent applications 10,699 Patents (2023)
- Domestic ownership of inventions made abroad — Patent applications 0 Patents (2023)
- Foreign ownership of domestic inventions — Patent applications 0 Patents (2023)
- Indicators of international co-operation — Patent applications 0 Patents (2023)
- Patents in OECD selected technologies — Patent grants 1,263 Patents (2022)
- Patents - technology diffusion 209,296 Patents (2023)
- Patents by WIPO technology domains — Patent applications 10,699 Patents (2023)
- Patents with foreign co-inventors — Patent applications 0 Patents (2023)
- Patents by WIPO technology domains — Patent grants 1,263 Patents (2022)
- Composition of General Services Support Estimate — Agricultural 20.72 Percentage of general services support estimate (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers in Korea?
- R&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers in Korea was 438,674 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 Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 443,270 Persons in 2022.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers recorded in Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 66,018 Persons in 1998.
- How does Korea rank for r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers?
- Korea ranks 1st out of 2 groups with data for 2023.
- Is r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers rising or falling in Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Korea 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