R&D personnel by sector of performance and major field of R&D — R&D in Iceland
Iceland: R&D personnel by sector of performance and major field of R&D — R&D was 5,466 Persons in 2003. ▲ Rising
R&D personnel by sector of performance and major field of R&D — R&D in Iceland, 1997–2003
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 major field of r&d — r&d in Iceland is 5,466 Persons, measured in 2003. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.0% on the previous year and up 50.2% over ten years.
Iceland ranks 23rd of 23 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
R&D personnel by sector of performance and major field of R&D — R&D in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3,640 Persons | — |
| 1999 | 4,121 Persons | +13.2% |
| 2001 | 5,218 Persons | +26.6% |
| 2002 | 4,970 Persons | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 5,466 Persons | +10.0% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 5,466 Persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 124,586 Persons, 4% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 5,466 Persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 124,586 Persons, 4% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,880 Persons | 3,640 Persons | 4,121 Persons | 2 |
| 2000s | 5,218 Persons | 4,970 Persons | 5,466 Persons | 3 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 20 Romania 43,973 Persons compare
- 21 South Africa 40,008 Persons compare
- 22 Luxembourg 7,062 Persons
More reference data data for Iceland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0288 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0708 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0964 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2576 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel by sector of performance and major field of r&d — r&d in Iceland?
- R&d personnel by sector of performance and major field of r&d — r&d in Iceland was 5,466 Persons in 2003, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest r&d personnel by sector of performance and major field of r&d — r&d recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 5,466 Persons in 2003.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel by sector of performance and major field of r&d — r&d recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,640 Persons in 1997.
- How does Iceland rank for r&d personnel by sector of performance and major field of r&d — r&d?
- Iceland ranks 23rd out of 23 countries with data for 2003.
- Is r&d personnel by sector of performance and major field of r&d — r&d rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iceland 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 major field of R&D — R&D Personnel (total economy). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 field of research (natural sciences, engineering and technology, medical and health sciences, agricultural and veterinary sciences, social sciences, and humanities and the arts).