Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Central and Southern Asia
Central and Southern Asia: Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants was 352.95 per 1000000 pop in 2023. ▲ Rising
Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Central and Southern Asia, 2000–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in per 1000000 pop.
Analysis
In 2023, researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Central and Southern Asia stood at 352.95 per 1000000 pop. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 77.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Central and Southern Asia peaked at 352.95 per 1000000 pop in 2023 and was at its lowest, 129.76 per 1000000 pop, in 2000.
That places Central and Southern Asia 18th out of 22 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Central and Southern Asia, year by year
| Year | per 1000000 pop | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 129.76 per 1000000 pop | — |
| 2001 | 132.32 per 1000000 pop | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 135.79 per 1000000 pop | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 138.25 per 1000000 pop | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 141.72 per 1000000 pop | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 149.49 per 1000000 pop | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 158.05 per 1000000 pop | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 164.94 per 1000000 pop | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 168.48 per 1000000 pop | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 169.69 per 1000000 pop | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 172.64 per 1000000 pop | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 179.59 per 1000000 pop | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 189 per 1000000 pop | +5.2% |
| 2013 | 198.42 per 1000000 pop | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 216.26 per 1000000 pop | +9.0% |
| 2015 | 233.75 per 1000000 pop | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 257.82 per 1000000 pop | +10.3% |
| 2017 | 282.14 per 1000000 pop | +9.4% |
| 2018 | 296.81 per 1000000 pop | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 305.47 per 1000000 pop | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 325.45 per 1000000 pop | +6.5% |
| 2021 | 342.41 per 1000000 pop | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 347.95 per 1000000 pop | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 352.95 per 1000000 pop | +1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 148.85 per 1000000 pop | 129.76 per 1000000 pop | 169.69 per 1000000 pop | 10 |
| 2010s | 233.19 per 1000000 pop | 172.64 per 1000000 pop | 305.47 per 1000000 pop | 10 |
| 2020s | 342.19 per 1000000 pop | 325.45 per 1000000 pop | 352.95 per 1000000 pop | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central and Southern Asia
More science & technology data for Central and Southern Asia
- Proportion of individuals using the Internet 65.0% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network 98.5% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 3G mobile network 96.2% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network 95.2% (2025)
- Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex 70.8% (2025)
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) with an account at a 77.9% (2024)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 5G mobile network 59.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Central and Southern Asia?
- Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Central and Southern Asia was 352.95 per 1000000 pop in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants recorded in Central and Southern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 352.95 per 1000000 pop in 2023.
- What is the lowest researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants recorded in Central and Southern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 129.76 per 1000000 pop in 2000.
- How does Central and Southern Asia rank for researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants?
- Central and Southern Asia ranks 18th out of 22 groups with data for 2023.
- Is researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants rising or falling in Central and Southern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central and Southern Asia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants (per 1,000,000 population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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