ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in Belgium

Belgium: ReICO database - R&I talent circulation was 260.82 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
260.82
Change on year
down 28.7%
World rank
12th
of 38 countries
All-time high
365.92
in 2023
All-time low
-127.48
in 2017
Years of data
14
2011–2024

ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in Belgium, 2011–2024

-10001002003004002011201720242011: 71.42012: 24.72013: 119.22014: 91.72015: -1.72016: 1502017: -127.52018: -232019: 242020: 199.22021: 260.72022: 232.82023: 365.92024: 260.8

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Analysis

The most recent figure for reico database - r&i talent circulation in Belgium is 260.82, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 28.7% on the previous year and up 184.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reico database - r&i talent circulation in Belgium peaked at 365.92 in 2023 and was at its lowest, -127.48, in 2017.

That places Belgium 12th out of 38 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in Belgium, year by year

Annual values for ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in Belgium, 2011 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2011 71.37
2012 24.72 -65.4%
2013 119.23 +382.3%
2014 91.7 -23.1%
2015 -1.71 -101.9%
2016 149.97 -8895.2%
2017 -127.48 -185.0%
2018 -22.98 -82.0%
2019 24.03 -204.6%
2020 199.16 +728.7%
2021 260.68 +30.9%
2022 232.76 -10.7%
2023 365.92 +57.2%
2024 260.82 -28.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 36.54 -127.48 149.97 9
2020s 263.87 199.16 365.92 5

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 9 Sweden 399.38 compare
  2. 10 Austria 300.28 compare
  3. 11 Finland 285.08 compare
  4. 13 Ireland 245.63 compare
  5. 14 Luxembourg 98.02 compare
  6. 15 Iceland 76.2 compare

See the full ranking of 51 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reico database - r&i talent circulation in Belgium?
Reico database - r&i talent circulation in Belgium was 260.82 in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest reico database - r&i talent circulation recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 365.92 in 2023.
What is the lowest reico database - r&i talent circulation recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was -127.48 in 2017.
How does Belgium rank for reico database - r&i talent circulation?
Belgium ranks 12th out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
Is reico database - r&i talent circulation rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is up 184.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belgium data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of ReICO database - R&I talent circulation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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ReICO database - R&I talent circulation
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
51 places, 714 data points, 2011–2024
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The Research and Innovation Careers Observatory (ReICO) project provides internationally comparable indicators on R&I talent to support evidence-based policymaking and research. This database compiles and analyses information from multiple sources to monitor trends in research and innovation careers, employment conditions, and mobility patterns. The database is distinguished into three themes: R&I Talent development, R&I Labour market and R&I talent circulation. The R&I Talent circulation theme covers indicators for monitoring trends in the mobility of R&I talent across countries. Indicators on other two themes are available in the links below. Please consult the methodology document when using the database. More information about the ReICO project is available in the following website: https://www.oecd.org/en/networks/research-and-innovation-careers-observatory.html.