R&D personnel by sector of performance and function — R&D Personnel in Portugal
Portugal: R&D personnel by sector of performance and function — R&D Personnel was 163,630 Persons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
R&D personnel by sector of performance and function — R&D Personnel in Portugal, 1982–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for r&d personnel by sector of performance and function — r&d personnel in Portugal is 163,630 Persons, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 43 years on record.
The figure is up 5.1% on the previous year and up 68.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel by sector of performance and function — r&d personnel in Portugal peaked at 163,630 Persons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 11,723 Persons, in 1982.
Portugal ranks 9th of 30 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 by sector of performance and function — R&D Personnel in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 11,723 Persons | — |
| 1983 | 12,729 Persons | +8.6% |
| 1984 | 13,734 Persons | +7.9% |
| 1985 | 14,819 Persons | +7.9% |
| 1986 | 15,903 Persons | +7.3% |
| 1987 | 16,376 Persons | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 16,849 Persons | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 17,901 Persons | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 18,953 Persons | +5.9% |
| 1991 | 20,280 Persons | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 21,607 Persons | +6.5% |
| 1993 | 22,644 Persons | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 24,042 Persons | +6.2% |
| 1995 | 25,024 Persons | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 27,219 Persons | +8.8% |
| 1997 | 29,413 Persons | +8.1% |
| 1998 | 33,143 Persons | +12.7% |
| 1999 | 36,872 Persons | +11.3% |
| 2000 | 38,018 Persons | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 39,163 Persons | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 41,601 Persons | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 44,036 Persons | +5.9% |
| 2004 | 44,310 Persons | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 44,585 Persons | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 53,668 Persons | +20.4% |
| 2007 | 62,752 Persons | +16.9% |
| 2008 | 87,565 Persons | +39.5% |
| 2009 | 88,532 Persons | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 91,917 Persons | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 94,077 Persons | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 92,977 Persons | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 95,347 Persons | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 96,952 Persons | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 103,291 Persons | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 103,680 Persons | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 109,251 Persons | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 116,864 Persons | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 123,012 Persons | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 131,128 Persons | +6.6% |
| 2021 | 138,715 Persons | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 146,669 Persons | +5.7% |
| 2023 | 155,697 Persons | +6.2% |
| 2024 | 163,630 Persons | +5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15,004 Persons | 11,723 Persons | 17,901 Persons | 8 |
| 1990s | 25,920 Persons | 18,953 Persons | 36,872 Persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 54,423 Persons | 38,018 Persons | 88,532 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 102,737 Persons | 91,917 Persons | 123,012 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 147,168 Persons | 131,128 Persons | 163,630 Persons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 6 Netherlands 260,716 Persons compare
- 6 Spain 431,848 Persons compare
- 7 Chinese Taipei 388,265 Persons compare
- 8 Croatia 28,059 Persons compare
- 8 Belgium 164,518 Persons compare
- 9 Lithuania 25,940 Persons compare
- 10 Slovenia 25,863 Persons compare
- 10 Austria 154,827 Persons compare
- 11 Switzerland 149,651 Persons compare
- 11 Latvia 14,073 Persons compare
- 12 Estonia 13,729 Persons compare
- 12 Sweden 139,853 Persons compare
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel by sector of performance and function — r&d personnel in Portugal?
- R&d personnel by sector of performance and function — r&d personnel in Portugal was 163,630 Persons in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest r&d personnel by sector of performance and function — r&d personnel recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 163,630 Persons in 2024.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel by sector of performance and function — r&d personnel recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,723 Persons in 1982.
- How does Portugal rank for r&d personnel by sector of performance and function — r&d personnel?
- Portugal ranks 9th out of 30 countries with data for 2024.
- Is r&d personnel by sector of performance and function — r&d personnel rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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 function — R&D Personnel (total economy). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This table contains research and development (R&D) personnel statistics. Number of R&D personnel is provided in both headcounts and full-time equivalent on R&D by sex, sector of employment (business enterprise, government, higher education, and private non-profit) and by function (researchers, technicians and other support staff).