R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational in Spain
Spain: R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational was 200,866 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
200,866 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
11th
of 48 countries
All-time high
222,022 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2010
All-time low
35,496 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 1980
Years of data
36
1980–2015
R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational in Spain, 1980–2015
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
Spain recorded 200,866 Full-time equivalent (FTE) for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational in 2015.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational in Spain peaked at 222,022 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2010 and was at its lowest, 35,496 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 1980.
That places Spain 11th out of 48 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Spain, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 35,496 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1981 | 36,221 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.0% |
| 1982 | 35,530 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 36,169 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.8% |
| 1984 | 39,287 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.6% |
| 1985 | 40,654 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 45,261 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.3% |
| 1987 | 48,486 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.1% |
| 1988 | 54,807 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +13.0% |
| 1989 | 63,155 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +15.2% |
| 1990 | 69,684 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +10.3% |
| 1991 | 72,406 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 73,320 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 75,734 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 80,399 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.2% |
| 1995 | 79,988 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 87,263 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.1% |
| 1997 | 87,150 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 97,098 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.4% |
| 1999 | 102,237 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 120,618 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +18.0% |
| 2001 | 125,750 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 134,258 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 151,487 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +12.8% |
| 2004 | 161,933 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 174,773 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 188,978 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.1% |
| 2007 | 201,108 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 215,676 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.2% |
| 2009 | 220,777 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 222,022 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 215,079 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 208,831 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 203,302 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 200,233 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 200,866 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 43,507 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 35,496 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 63,155 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 1990s | 82,528 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 69,684 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 102,237 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2000s | 169,536 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 120,618 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 220,777 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2010s | 208,389 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 200,233 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 222,022 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 8 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 413,860 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 8 United Kingdom 413,860 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 10 Italy 259,167 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 12 Netherlands 129,060 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 12 Netherlands 129,060 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 14 Türkiye 122,288 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
More education data for Spain
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 344,203 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 37,817 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 570,954 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 538,977 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.83 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.058 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational in Spain?
- R&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational in Spain was 200,866 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 222,022 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2010.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,496 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1980.
- How does Spain rank for r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational?
- Spain ranks 11th out of 48 countries with data for 2015.
- Is r&d personnel and researchers by sector of performance, educational rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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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