Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Iraq

Iraq: Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants was 164.28 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
164.28
Change on year
up 20.3%
World rank
77th
of 92 countries
All-time high
429.83
in 2011
All-time low
62.31
in 2016
Years of data
13
2007–2021

Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Iraq, 2007–2021

1002003004002007201420212007: 370.92008: 391.72009: 407.42010: 420.62011: 429.82014: 66.42015: 63.22016: 62.32017: 102.32018: 107.42019: 118.32020: 136.62021: 164.3

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Iraq is 164.28, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of up 20.3% on the previous year and down 61.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Iraq peaked at 429.83 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 62.31, in 2016.

Iraq ranks 77th of 92 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Iraq, year by year

Annual values for Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants (per 1,000,000 population) in Iraq, 2007 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2007 370.87
2008 391.66 +5.6%
2009 407.43 +4.0%
2010 420.65 +3.2%
2011 429.83 +2.2%
2014 66.44 -84.5%
2015 63.15 -4.9%
2016 62.31 -1.3%
2017 102.29 +64.2%
2018 107.35 +4.9%
2019 118.27 +10.2%
2020 136.6 +15.5%
2021 164.28 +20.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 389.99 370.87 407.43 3
2010s 171.29 62.31 429.83 8
2020s 150.44 136.6 164.28 2

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  5. 79 Paraguay 138.79 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Iraq?
Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Iraq was 164.28 in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 429.83 in 2011.
What is the lowest researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was 62.31 in 2016.
How does Iraq rank for researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants?
Iraq ranks 77th out of 92 countries with data for 2021.
Is researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is down 61.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq 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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Indicator
Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants (per 1,000,000 population)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
121 places, 2,173 data points, 2000–2024
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