R&D personnel by sector of performance and formal qualification — R&D in Ireland
Ireland: R&D personnel by sector of performance and formal qualification — R&D was 55,482 Persons in 2021. ◆ Volatile
R&D personnel by sector of performance and formal qualification — R&D in Ireland, 1981–2021
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2021, r&d personnel by sector of performance and formal qualification — r&d in Ireland stood at 55,482 Persons. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.0% on the previous year and up 53.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel by sector of performance and formal qualification — r&d in Ireland peaked at 55,482 Persons in 2021 and was at its lowest, 6,536 Persons, in 1981.
Ireland ranks 21st of 25 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
R&D personnel by sector of performance and formal qualification — R&D in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 6,536 Persons | — |
| 1982 | 6,571 Persons | +0.5% |
| 1983 | 6,723 Persons | +2.3% |
| 1984 | 6,991 Persons | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 7,072 Persons | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 7,144 Persons | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 7,648 Persons | +7.1% |
| 1988 | 7,920 Persons | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 8,709 Persons | +10.0% |
| 1990 | 9,519 Persons | +9.3% |
| 1991 | 10,976 Persons | +15.3% |
| 1992 | 11,692 Persons | +6.5% |
| 1993 | 10,433 Persons | -10.8% |
| 1994 | 11,369 Persons | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 12,637 Persons | +11.2% |
| 1996 | 13,130 Persons | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 14,200 Persons | +8.1% |
| 1998 | 15,219 Persons | +7.2% |
| 1999 | 16,128 Persons | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 21,094 Persons | +30.8% |
| 2001 | 24,220 Persons | +14.8% |
| 2002 | 24,486 Persons | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 25,194 Persons | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 26,584 Persons | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 28,270 Persons | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 29,954 Persons | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 30,856 Persons | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 32,551 Persons | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 33,875 Persons | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 33,630 Persons | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 36,214 Persons | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 47,458 Persons | +31.1% |
| 2015 | 49,257 Persons | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 50,460 Persons | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 49,962 Persons | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 55,482 Persons | +11.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 55,482 Persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 132,622 Persons, 42% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 55,482 Persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 136,238 Persons, 41% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7,257 Persons | 6,536 Persons | 8,709 Persons | 9 |
| 1990s | 12,530 Persons | 9,519 Persons | 16,128 Persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 27,708 Persons | 21,094 Persons | 33,875 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 44,497 Persons | 33,630 Persons | 50,460 Persons | 6 |
| 2020s | 55,482 Persons | 55,482 Persons | 55,482 Persons | 1 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel by sector of performance and formal qualification — r&d in Ireland?
- R&d personnel by sector of performance and formal qualification — r&d in Ireland was 55,482 Persons in 2021, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest r&d personnel by sector of performance and formal qualification — r&d recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 55,482 Persons in 2021.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel by sector of performance and formal qualification — r&d recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,536 Persons in 1981.
- How does Ireland rank for r&d personnel by sector of performance and formal qualification — r&d?
- Ireland ranks 21st out of 25 countries with data for 2021.
- Is r&d personnel by sector of performance and formal qualification — r&d rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of R&D personnel by sector of performance and formal qualification — R&D Personnel (total economy). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This table presents research and development (R&D) personnel statistics. Number of R&D personnel is provided in headcounts;D by sex, sector of employment (business enterprise, government, higher education, and private non-profit) and by formal qualification (university and other diplomas by ISCED classification).