R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational in Ireland
Ireland: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational was 35,170 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
35,170 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
up 23.9%
World rank
28th
of 48 countries
All-time high
35,170 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2015
All-time low
4,953 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 1981
Years of data
35
1981–2015
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational in Ireland, 1981–2015
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
Ireland recorded 35,170 Full-time equivalent (FTE) for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational in 2015. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 23.9% on the previous year and up 110.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational in Ireland peaked at 35,170 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2015 and was at its lowest, 4,953 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 1981.
Ireland ranks 28th of 48 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.
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 4,953 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1982 | 4,960 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.1% |
| 1983 | 5,050 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.8% |
| 1984 | 5,230 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 5,341 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.1% |
| 1986 | 5,449 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 5,704 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.7% |
| 1988 | 5,827 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.2% |
| 1989 | 6,328 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 6,846 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.2% |
| 1991 | 8,002 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +16.9% |
| 1992 | 8,488 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 7,837 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 8,654 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +10.4% |
| 1995 | 9,662 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.6% |
| 1996 | 9,999 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 10,826 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.3% |
| 1998 | 11,613 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 11,929 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 12,762 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 13,317 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 13,582 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 14,450 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 15,713 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.7% |
| 2005 | 16,690 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 17,444 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 18,157 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 20,018 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +10.2% |
| 2009 | 19,705 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 19,722 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 21,591 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.5% |
| 2012 | 22,607 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 24,129 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 28,379 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +17.6% |
| 2015 | 35,170 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +23.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5,427 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,953 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 6,328 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 9 |
| 1990s | 9,386 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 6,846 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 11,929 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2000s | 16,184 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 12,762 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 20,018 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2010s | 25,266 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 19,722 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 35,170 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 25 Portugal 47,999 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 26 Norway 42,409 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 27 Hungary 36,847 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 29 Romania 31,331 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 30 Bulgaria 22,492 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 31 Serbia 21,573 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
More education data for Ireland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 32,531 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,942 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 52,745 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 49,975 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 456,625 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 548,873 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1053 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational in Ireland?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational in Ireland was 35,170 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2015, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 35,170 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2015.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,953 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1981.
- How does Ireland rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational?
- Ireland ranks 28th out of 48 countries with data for 2015.
- Is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 110.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational attainment level (ISCED1997) and sex (1980-2015). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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