ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in Malta

Malta: ReICO database - R&I talent circulation was 11.23 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
11.23
Change on year
up 73.7%
World rank
19th
of 38 countries
All-time high
29.75
in 2022
All-time low
-10.5
in 2019
Years of data
14
2011–2024

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

-1001020302011201720242011: 0.1672012: 6.82013: 11.52014: 9.82015: 17.92016: 19.52017: 2.42018: 26.92019: -10.52020: 23.32021: 22.42022: 29.82023: 6.52024: 11.2

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Analysis

Malta recorded 11.23 for reico database - r&i talent circulation in 2024.

That represents a change of up 73.7% on the previous year and up 14.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reico database - r&i talent circulation in Malta peaked at 29.75 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -10.5, in 2019.

Malta ranks 19th of 38 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.

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

Annual values for ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in Malta, 2011 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2011 0.1667
2012 6.83 +4000.0%
2013 11.53 +68.8%
2014 9.83 -14.7%
2015 17.88 +81.9%
2016 19.53 +9.2%
2017 2.38 -87.8%
2018 26.92 +1029.4%
2019 -10.5 -139.0%
2020 23.33 -322.2%
2021 22.42 -3.9%
2022 29.75 +32.7%
2023 6.47 -78.3%
2024 11.23 +73.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 9.4 -10.5 26.92 9
2020s 18.64 6.47 29.75 5

Countries ranked near Malta

  1. 16 Cyprus 56.67 compare
  2. 17 Portugal 47.71 compare
  3. 18 Bulgaria 12.13 compare
  4. 20 Indonesia 3.69 compare
  5. 21 Costa Rica -18.67 compare
  6. 22 Czechia -23.95 compare

See the full ranking of 51 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reico database - r&i talent circulation in Malta?
Reico database - r&i talent circulation in Malta was 11.23 in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest reico database - r&i talent circulation recorded in Malta?
The highest recorded value was 29.75 in 2022.
What is the lowest reico database - r&i talent circulation recorded in Malta?
The lowest recorded value was -10.5 in 2019.
How does Malta rank for reico database - r&i talent circulation?
Malta ranks 19th out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
Is reico database - r&i talent circulation rising or falling in Malta?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malta 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.