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

Kuwait: Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants was 144.75 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
144.75
Change on year
down 9.2%
World rank
78th
of 92 countries
All-time high
637.96
in 2014
All-time low
135.22
in 2012
Years of data
23
2000–2024

Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Kuwait, 2000–2024

2004006002000201220242000: 168.12001: 169.52002: 170.12003: 171.72004: 174.82005: 176.12006: 170.92007: 193.72008: 156.22009: 147.62010: 141.92011: 136.12012: 135.22014: 6382015: 405.52016: 4822017: 498.32018: 5032019: 175.32020: 1662022: 176.32023: 159.42024: 144.8

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Kuwait is 144.75, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 9.2% on the previous year and down 77.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Kuwait peaked at 637.96 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 135.22, in 2012.

Kuwait ranks 78th 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 Kuwait, year by year

Annual values for Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants (per 1,000,000 population) in Kuwait, 2000 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2000 168.08
2001 169.55 +0.9%
2002 170.07 +0.3%
2003 171.66 +0.9%
2004 174.76 +1.8%
2005 176.12 +0.8%
2006 170.94 -2.9%
2007 193.74 +13.3%
2008 156.23 -19.4%
2009 147.62 -5.5%
2010 141.93 -3.9%
2011 136.13 -4.1%
2012 135.22 -0.7%
2014 637.96 +371.8%
2015 405.5 -36.4%
2016 481.99 +18.9%
2017 498.31 +3.4%
2018 502.98 +0.9%
2019 175.34 -65.1%
2020 165.98 -5.3%
2022 176.26 +6.2%
2023 159.38 -9.6%
2024 144.75 -9.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 169.88 147.62 193.74 10
2010s 346.15 135.22 637.96 9
2020s 161.59 144.75 176.26 4

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  1. 75 India 259.26 compare
  2. 76 Panama 250.47 compare
  3. 77 Iraq 164.28 compare
  4. 79 Paraguay 138.79 compare
  5. 80 Rwanda 133.12 compare
  6. 81 Sri Lanka 94.49 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Kuwait?
Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Kuwait was 144.75 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants recorded in Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 637.96 in 2014.
What is the lowest researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was 135.22 in 2012.
How does Kuwait rank for researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants?
Kuwait ranks 78th out of 92 countries with data for 2024.
Is researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants rising or falling in Kuwait?
Over the last ten years it is down 77.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kuwait 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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