ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in China

China: ReICO database - R&I talent circulation was -285.85 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-285.85
Change on year
down 75.8%
World rank
31st
of 38 countries
All-time high
1,838
in 2021
All-time low
-470.69
in 2012
Years of data
14
2011–2024

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

-50005001.0k1.5k2.0k2011201720242011: 630.92012: -470.72013: -140.62014: -3472015: -459.12016: -2352017: -172.72018: 932.22019: 650.92020: 5282021: 1.8k2022: 1.6k2023: -162.62024: -285.8

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Analysis

The most recent figure for reico database - r&i talent circulation in China is -285.85, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 75.8% on the previous year and up 17.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reico database - r&i talent circulation in China peaked at 1,838 in 2021 and was at its lowest, -470.69, in 2012.

China ranks 31st of 38 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

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

Annual values for ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in China, 2011 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2011 630.94 —
2012 -470.69 -174.6%
2013 -140.64 -70.1%
2014 -347.05 +146.8%
2015 -459.07 +32.3%
2016 -235.03 -48.8%
2017 -172.67 -26.5%
2018 932.22 -639.9%
2019 650.91 -30.2%
2020 527.95 -18.9%
2021 1,838 +248.1%
2022 1,589 -13.5%
2023 -162.61 -110.2%
2024 -285.85 +75.8%

China compared with similar countries

  • China's -285.85 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -451.54, 63% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
  • China's -285.85 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -118.92, 2.4× the median. (5 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in China changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2018 +639.9% -172.67 932.22

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 43.21 -470.69 932.22 9
2020s 701.27 -285.85 1,838 5

Countries ranked near China

  1. 28 New Zealand -118.92 compare
  2. 29 Greece -214.5 compare
  3. 30 Israel -270.39 compare
  4. 32 Japan -309.85 compare
  5. 33 Argentina -319.97 compare
  6. 34 South Africa -451.54 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reico database - r&i talent circulation in China?
Reico database - r&i talent circulation in China was -285.85 in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest reico database - r&i talent circulation recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 1,838 in 2021.
What is the lowest reico database - r&i talent circulation recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was -470.69 in 2012.
How does China rank for reico database - r&i talent circulation?
China ranks 31st out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
Is reico database - r&i talent circulation rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is up 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China 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
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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.