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

Pakistan: Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants was 473.72 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
473.72
Change on year
up 18.0%
World rank
68th
of 92 countries
All-time high
473.72
in 2023
All-time low
73.18
in 2005
Years of data
10
2005–2023

Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Pakistan, 2005–2023

1002003004005002005201420232005: 73.22007: 144.82009: 143.92011: 130.12013: 144.42015: 257.72017: 3152019: 362.42021: 401.42023: 473.7

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

Pakistan recorded 473.72 for researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in 2023. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.

The figure is up 18.0% on the previous year and up 228.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Pakistan peaked at 473.72 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 73.18, in 2005.

Pakistan ranks 68th of 92 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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 Pakistan, year by year

Annual values for Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants (per 1,000,000 population) in Pakistan, 2005 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2005 73.18
2007 144.83 +97.9%
2009 143.86 -0.7%
2011 130.08 -9.6%
2013 144.41 +11.0%
2015 257.67 +78.4%
2017 314.96 +22.2%
2019 362.38 +15.1%
2021 401.39 +10.8%
2023 473.72 +18.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 120.62 73.18 144.83 3
2010s 241.9 130.08 362.38 5
2020s 437.55 401.39 473.72 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Pakistan?
Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Pakistan was 473.72 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 Pakistan?
The highest recorded value was 473.72 in 2023.
What is the lowest researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants recorded in Pakistan?
The lowest recorded value was 73.18 in 2005.
How does Pakistan rank for researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants?
Pakistan ranks 68th out of 92 countries with data for 2023.
Is researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants rising or falling in Pakistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 228.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Pakistan 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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