R&D personnel by sector of performance - Regions in Romania

Romania: R&D personnel by sector of performance - Regions was 14,395 Persons in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
14,395 Persons
Change on year
down 7.6%
World rank
27th
of 39 countries
All-time high
45,635 Persons
in 1995
All-time low
8,691 Persons
in 2010
Years of data
29
1995–2023

R&D personnel by sector of performance - Regions in Romania, 1995–2023

10.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k50.0k1995200920231995: 45.6k Persons1996: 43.5k Persons1997: 41.4k Persons1998: 38.6k Persons1999: 33.6k Persons2000: 23.6k Persons2001: 20.6k Persons2002: 19.1k Persons2003: 17.2k Persons2004: 16.6k Persons2005: 16.6k Persons2006: 14.4k Persons2007: 13.5k Persons2008: 12.1k Persons2009: 11.1k Persons2010: 8.7k Persons2011: 11.6k Persons2012: 11.9k Persons2013: 11.5k Persons2014: 11.7k Persons2015: 11.6k Persons2016: 12.0k Persons2017: 12.5k Persons2018: 13.0k Persons2019: 12.4k Persons2020: 13.0k Persons2021: 15.0k Persons2022: 15.6k Persons2023: 14.4k Persons

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.

Analysis

The most recent figure for r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions in Romania is 14,395 Persons, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 7.6% on the previous year and up 25.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions in Romania peaked at 45,635 Persons in 1995 and was at its lowest, 8,691 Persons, in 2010.

That places Romania 27th out of 39 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 40,540 Persons 33,595 Persons 45,635 Persons 5
2000s 16,497 Persons 11,147 Persons 23,559 Persons 10
2010s 11,678 Persons 8,691 Persons 12,958 Persons 10
2020s 14,469 Persons 12,952 Persons 15,574 Persons 4

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 24 Greece 34,873 Persons compare
  2. 25 Bulgaria 16,135 Persons compare
  3. 26 Slovenia 15,143 Persons compare
  4. 28 Croatia 9,655 Persons compare
  5. 29 Serbia 8,827 Persons compare
  6. 30 Lithuania 8,009 Persons compare

See the full ranking of 45 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions in Romania?
R&d personnel by sector of performance - regions in Romania was 14,395 Persons in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 45,635 Persons in 1995.
What is the lowest r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 8,691 Persons in 2010.
How does Romania rank for r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions?
Romania ranks 27th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
Is r&d personnel by sector of performance - regions rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania 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 - Regions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
R&D personnel by sector of performance - Regions
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
45 places, 982 data points, 1995–2024
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This table contains research and development (R&D) personnel statistics in large (TL2) regions. Indicators covered Number of R&D personnel is provided in both headcounts and full-time equivalent on R&D by sex, sector of performance (business enterprise, government, higher education, and private non-profit). Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). TL3 regions are grouped into typologies based on shared characteristics. See the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xls) and the OECD Territorial grid (pdf). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats Further information Guidelines for Collecting and Reporting Data on Research and Experimental Development Frascati Manual 2015 The interactive web-tool OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas The report OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For any question or comment, please write to RegionStat@oecd.org