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

Philippines: Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants (per) was 320.28 per 1000000 pop in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
320.28 per 1000000 pop
Change on year
up 6.0%
World rank
86th
of 106 countries
All-time high
320.28 per 1000000 pop
in 2020
All-time low
53.17 per 1000000 pop
in 2002
Years of data
11
2002–2020

Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Philippines, 2002–2020

1002003002002201120202002: 53.2 per 1000000 pop2003: 69.8 per 1000000 pop2005: 79.1 per 1000000 pop2007: 77.1 per 1000000 pop2009: 80.3 per 1000000 pop2011: 82.6 per 1000000 pop2013: 182.6 per 1000000 pop2015: 103.2 per 1000000 pop2018: 170.2 per 1000000 pop2019: 302.1 per 1000000 pop2020: 320.3 per 1000000 pop

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in per 1000000 pop.

Analysis

The most recent figure for researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Philippines is 320.28 per 1000000 pop, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.

That represents a change of up 6.0% on the previous year and up 298.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Philippines peaked at 320.28 per 1000000 pop in 2020 and was at its lowest, 53.17 per 1000000 pop, in 2002.

That places Philippines 86th out of 106 countries with data for 2020, putting it 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 (per) in Philippines, year by year

Annual values for Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants (per 1,000,000 population) in Philippines, 2002 to 2020.
Year per 1000000 pop Change
2002 53.17 per 1000000 pop —
2003 69.85 per 1000000 pop +31.4%
2005 79.06 per 1000000 pop +13.2%
2007 77.12 per 1000000 pop -2.5%
2009 80.31 per 1000000 pop +4.1%
2011 82.56 per 1000000 pop +2.8%
2013 182.59 per 1000000 pop +121.2%
2015 103.17 per 1000000 pop -43.5%
2018 170.21 per 1000000 pop +65.0%
2019 302.08 per 1000000 pop +77.5%
2020 320.28 per 1000000 pop +6.0%

Philippines compared with similar countries

  • Philippines's 320.28 per 1000000 pop is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 731.58 per 1000000 pop, 44% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Philippines's 320.28 per 1000000 pop is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,850 per 1000000 pop, 17% of the median. (12 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 71.9 per 1000000 pop 53.17 per 1000000 pop 80.31 per 1000000 pop 5
2010s 168.12 per 1000000 pop 82.56 per 1000000 pop 302.08 per 1000000 pop 5
2020s 320.28 per 1000000 pop 320.28 per 1000000 pop 320.28 per 1000000 pop 1

Countries ranked near Philippines

  1. 83 Ecuador 400.26 per 1000000 pop compare
  2. 84 Indonesia 395.34 per 1000000 pop compare
  3. 85 Kenya 384.02 per 1000000 pop compare
  4. 87 India 259.26 per 1000000 pop compare
  5. 88 Panama 250.47 per 1000000 pop compare
  6. 89 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 179.96 per 1000000 pop compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Philippines?
Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Philippines was 320.28 per 1000000 pop in 2020, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants recorded in Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 320.28 per 1000000 pop in 2020.
What is the lowest researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 53.17 per 1000000 pop in 2002.
How does Philippines rank for researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants?
Philippines ranks 86th out of 106 countries with data for 2020.
Is researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is up 298.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Philippines 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)
Unit
per 1000000 pop
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
128 places, 2,316 data points, 2000–2024
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