Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Thailand
Thailand: Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants was 1,592 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Thailand, 2001–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Thailand is 1,592, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.6% on the previous year and up 105.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Thailand peaked at 2,018 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 279.6, in 2001.
That places Thailand 46th out of 92 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 279.6 | — |
| 2003 | 280.53 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 311.93 | +11.2% |
| 2007 | 320.05 | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 324.13 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 528.56 | +63.1% |
| 2013 | 773.81 | +46.4% |
| 2014 | 941.8 | +21.7% |
| 2015 | 844.08 | -10.4% |
| 2016 | 1,179 | +39.7% |
| 2017 | 1,316 | +11.6% |
| 2018 | 1,712 | +30.1% |
| 2019 | 1,744 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 2,018 | +15.7% |
| 2021 | 1,696 | -16.0% |
| 2022 | 1,863 | +9.9% |
| 2023 | 1,592 | -14.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 303.25 | 279.6 | 324.13 | 5 |
| 2010s | 1,130 | 528.56 | 1,744 | 8 |
| 2020s | 1,792 | 1,592 | 2,018 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 43 Cyprus 1,686 compare
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- 47 Belarus 1,568
- 48 Argentina 1,313 compare
- 49 Saudi Arabia 1,235
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Frequently asked questions
- What is researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Thailand?
- Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants in Thailand was 1,592 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 2,018 in 2020.
- What is the lowest researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 279.6 in 2001.
- How does Thailand rank for researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants?
- Thailand ranks 46th out of 92 countries with data for 2023.
- Is researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 105.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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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