R&D personnel by sector of performance - Regions — Researchers in Portugal
Portugal: R&D personnel by sector of performance - Regions — Researchers was 51,877 Persons in 2023. ◆ Volatile
R&D personnel by sector of performance - Regions — Researchers in Portugal, 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 Portugal stood at 51,877 Persons. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.
The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and up 151.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers in Portugal peaked at 51,877 Persons in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,684 Persons, in 1995.
That places Portugal 13th out of 36 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1,684 Persons | — |
| 1996 | 1,959 Persons | +16.3% |
| 1997 | 2,233 Persons | +14.0% |
| 1998 | 2,781 Persons | +24.5% |
| 1999 | 3,328 Persons | +19.7% |
| 2000 | 3,977 Persons | +19.5% |
| 2001 | 4,625 Persons | +16.3% |
| 2002 | 5,364 Persons | +16.0% |
| 2003 | 6,102 Persons | +13.8% |
| 2004 | 6,144 Persons | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 6,186 Persons | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 10,322 Persons | +66.9% |
| 2007 | 14,457 Persons | +40.1% |
| 2008 | 18,206 Persons | +25.9% |
| 2009 | 18,126 Persons | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 19,235 Persons | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 21,191 Persons | +10.2% |
| 2012 | 21,471 Persons | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 20,621 Persons | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 21,646 Persons | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 23,498 Persons | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 26,332 Persons | +12.1% |
| 2017 | 29,410 Persons | +11.7% |
| 2018 | 32,411 Persons | +10.2% |
| 2019 | 36,855 Persons | +13.7% |
| 2020 | 42,154 Persons | +14.4% |
| 2021 | 46,817 Persons | +11.1% |
| 2022 | 49,578 Persons | +5.9% |
| 2023 | 51,877 Persons | +4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,397 Persons | 1,684 Persons | 3,328 Persons | 5 |
| 2000s | 9,351 Persons | 3,977 Persons | 18,206 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 25,267 Persons | 19,235 Persons | 36,855 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 47,606 Persons | 42,154 Persons | 51,877 Persons | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers in Portugal?
- R&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers in Portugal was 51,877 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 51,877 Persons in 2023.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,684 Persons in 1995.
- How does Portugal rank for r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers?
- Portugal ranks 13th out of 36 countries with data for 2023.
- Is r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions — researchers rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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